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First Name Last Name
Jessica Haller
E-mail
Agency*
Town Council
Planning Commission
Other
Sierra Community House
Phone
Date of Meeting*
2022-09-20
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Public Comment (2) *
Hello, My name is Jessica. I currently live in Reno, despite working in the Truckee area. This was my only option, as there was no way I could
afford to live in the area I work. I am married and have a dual income. Despite having two incomes, and making more than many in the service
industry in Truckee (serving the elite who can afford to live here), it is still not affordable to live here. I work for a Non-profit in the area that
works to serve families and individuals in this area. Many of the community members we help can not afford to live in this area either, and are
struggling. I hope this council can look at this issue and take action on ensuring affordable housing for those who make up this vibrant
community, before they are all forced out-- leaving no one to serve those who can afford it. A first step would be in providing affordable rental
properties. However, long term plans to provide residents and workforce opportunities to invest in assets and create long term financial health,
in part through the purchase of their own homes, rather than re -investing in the wealthy through rentals, should be the goal. Thanks for taking
this into consideration.
- A fellow human being with worth, despite a lack of wealth
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