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A diverse array of housing advocates from across the District gathered last Wednesday April 18 to testify at the City Council Committee on Housing and Workforce Development Fy 13 budget oversight hearing.

Testimony of Clara Velasquez

On Wednesday, April 18, at the City Council Committee on Housing and Workforce Development Fy 13 budget oversight hearing, District residents testified, urging City Council to notice the apparent flaws in the Mayor’s budget proposal and restore cuts that would prevent the city from addressing the housing crisis. One testimony that stuck out was Nathan Smith, ward 8 resident and future homeowner. Dismissing the idea of government handouts, Nathan offers insight about the work that goes into owning a home through the HPAP program. His testimony can be found below.

Testimony of: Nathan Smith, Ward 8 Resident and Future DC Homeowner