Presentation to the Rhode Island Housing Committee Outline!

Introduce who you are/ brief overview of reason for presenting !

Explain how the packet is set up/ go over table of contents !
Explain briefly which states DO include a Governors Cabinet Level Position, and why the
other states that don't are still included in the packet!

*please turn to page 4* Introduce California !

Introduce Governors Cabinet Level Position in California and explain the housing
challenges before introducing the programs and COC.!

*Please turn to page 5* Introduce Connecticut !

Introduce Governors Cabinet Level Position with emphasis on the cabinet membership
breakdown !

Touch upon Housing units completed, then go into more detail regarding the Affordable
Housing Appeals Listing!

Review programs, emphasis on Housing First *other examples of Housing First will be
included further in the document*!

*Following along to page 6* introduce Governors Cabinet, then emphasis on Downtown

Development Distics Grant AND Low income Housing Tax Credits!

*Now onto page 7* note there is NO Governors Cabinet Level Position, however highlight the
Stability through Engagement Program.!

review programs, not too detailed!

*Turning to page 9* Introduce Maryland, Introduce Governors Cabinet!
Emphasis on Affordable Housing Trust and tie back in the Charitable Tax Credit program!
Explain letter to Kenneth C. Holt and direct them to the last page if they would like to view the
letter !
 *Turn to page 10* Introduce Massachusetts with enthusiasm about Jay Ashs new initiatives
and an example of the power of a Governors Cabinet Level Position !

Introduce programs and Funds!

AGAIN tying in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit !
Emphasis on the Operating Spending !
*Turn to page 12* Introduce New Hampshire and how there is no Governors Cabinet Level
Position !

Explain Accessory dwelling units!

BRIEFLY review programs and Tax Credits !
Tie in there Housing First Initiative!
*Turn to Page 14* Introduce Vermont and explain how Vermont has SIX agencies which is
substantial !

Introduce different roles!

* Vermont Housing Council, Department of Commerce and Community Development:*!
Vermont Council on Homelessness, Department of Agency of Human Services: !
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Department of Commerce and Community Development:!
Funding and Financing programs !
2016 Housing Budget report!
Review and summarize key information including repeated programs and initiatives !
Open the floor for any questions