22-018 (02-15) Supporting Housing, Affordable Housing Funding, Local Decision-Making AuthorityRESOLUTION NO. 22-018
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING,
AND LOCAL DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, local elected decision-makers are in the best position to determine
the health, safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their
constituents; and
WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits
communities economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps
conserve the environment; and
WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of
land transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and
WHEREAS, systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black, Indigenous, and
other communities of color continue to face discrimination and lack of access to
affordable housing and home ownership; and
WHEREAS, local control through zoning regulation must also be more inclusive
of Black Indigenous and People of Color populations by creating opportunities and
resources for housing that is accessible at all affordability levels; and
WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing
challenges facing their communities and they target those local housing challenges with
available tools; and
WHEREAS, the tools and resources available to cities to preserve and develop
affordable housing are insufficient; and
WHEREAS, dedicated funding for more affordable housing is needed to meet
our affordable housing goals for all Minnesotans to be stably housed; and
WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to housing
have been introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY that this Council supports local decision-making authority and
opposes legislation that restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the
needs of their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that
advances solutions to support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation,
incentives instead of mandates, additional state funding for affordable housing, and
community-specific solutions throughout Minnesota.
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Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 15th day of February,
2022.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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