Public Health Advisory Committee Presentation to Housing Policy - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS Public Health Advisory Committee Presentation to Housing Policy & Development Presented by: Sarah Jane Keaveny, Ward 9 and Margaret (Peggy) Reinhardt, Ward 10 Co-chairs for the PHAC March 14, 2018 1

Housing and Health… What bring us here today? • Housing is a basic human need and the lack of affordable housing is a public health crisis. • The relationship between Housing and Health is well documented. The Pew Research Center names these four distinct ways: • Housing Quality • Affordability • Stability • Location 2

Housing and Health… What brings us here today? 3

Proposal: Housing Advisory Committee….Key Points • Consistent, reliable source of continuous and meaningful input from the people of Minneapolis • Diverse representation: wards, city departments, landlords, with an emphasis on resident tenants, persons experiencing homelessness, housing advocates, and representatives from other sectors. • Charges the City Council committee on Housing with the responsibility of committee composition oversight. 4

In conclusion… • Housing and development is: • an economic issue, • a public health issue, • an environmental issue, and • a social and racial justice issue. • The time is right for meaningful, continuous engagement and cross-sector solutions. • Quality, healthy, affordable housing must be a top priority for policy makers, and the public, private, and nonprofit sectors must collaborate to ensure dignified homes for all. 5

Thank You… • For your time and attention to this issue • Public Health Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. • Meetings are the 4 th Tuesday of each month, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 132 • Meeting records can be found on the City’s website: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/health/phac/index.htm 6