[Durham INC] Fwd: The Coalition for Affordable Housing and Transit (Monday's Meeting Announcement, Please Distribute to Others)

[bonita green]

Hi Everyone,



Please join us for the General Monthly meeting on Monday, March 18th, at
First Presbyterian Church beginning at Noon. The meeting topic will be
minority contracting with Durham City and its relationship to affordable
housing and housing affordability. Sheilah Faucette and Timothy Jackson
from Durham’s Finance Department will be among the presenters who will help
educate us.



Why are we discussing minority contracting? One of the concerns CAHT’s
public forum recorded last summer was the wages and incomes marginalized
and long-term residents' need to afford rentals and single-family houses in
Durham’s hypercompetitive housing market. Underserved residents cannot
continue to live in Durham if their business and workforce participation is
limited.  Our discussion will help CAHT members understand the situation's
status and formulate a plan to answer the public’s call for help.



*We prefer that you attend this session in person*, as several
representatives from the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People
(DCABP) will join us for this discussion. However, if you need to
participate remotely, the Zoom link is https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87392843328
.



At the meeting’s conclusion, important announcements will be made about
CAHT’s leadership transition, new volunteer opportunities within our
organization, and the April General Monthly Meeting plans.



Monday’s meeting agenda is as follows,



*12:00 pm  Welcome* *and Introductions*

*12:05 pm  Facilitator*:  Becky Winders



*12:05 – 12:15 pm Community Spotlight (**NEW**)*

*Spotlight Guest*: A minority contractor will briefly introduce his/her
business and discuss experience with city or real estate development
contracting and subcontracting. The guest will help CAHT better understand
marginalized contractors' “lived experience” and how it relates to our
advocacy with the City Council, Planning Commission, and DHA.



*12:15 – 12: 45 pm *

*Panel*: Are City Affordable Housing Investments Creating Contracting and
Job Opportunities for Disadvantaged Durham Residents?

*Moderator*: Cynthia Williams



*Panelist #1—Stella Adams *will provide detailed information about
community concerns regarding contracting opportunities for underutilized
businesses owned by minorities and women for City procurement in general
and affordable housing investments.



*Panelists #2 -- Sheila Faucette and Timothy Jackson* from the Durham City
Finance Department will report on the City's efforts to provide
Underutilized Business Program (UBE) contracting opportunities.



*Panelist #3—Cynthia Williams *will lead a discussion of proposed actions
CAHT can take to advocate for contracting opportunities for local minority
businesses, especially regarding Affordable Housing Bond projects and 505 W
Chapel Hill St.



*12:45-1:05 pm  Open discussion/Call-for-Action*



*1:05 – 1:15 pm Updates and Announcements*



a.      Jim Svara – New promotional flyer for the Low-Income Homeowners
Relief Program

b.     Ann Rebeck – CAHT Membership Outreach Update

*c.     **Cynthia Williams and Lorisa Seibel – Plans for April meetings and
new CAHT Volunteer opportunities*

d.     Members’ announcements



*1:15 pm* Adjourn



*Upcoming Coalition Meetings*

*Policy Committee Meeting*: This meeting is usually held on the last
Tuesday of the month. It is a virtual meeting only. It will be held on
*Tuesday,
March 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m*. All are welcome!

 *Coordinating Committee*: This meeting is usually held on the first Monday
of the month. It is a virtual meeting only. It will be held on *Monday,
April 1, from Noon – 1:15 PM*. *April will be a special CAHT membership
event. *

* Coalition Monthly Meeting*: This meeting is usually held on the third
Monday of the month. It is a hybrid meeting with *a preference for on-site
attendance*. The next meeting will be held on April 15, 2024, 12:00 – 1:15
pm at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main Street.  *April will be a
special CAHT membership event. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!  *

The Zoom link for all meetings:  https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87392843328.



Cynthia Williams

Email: cynthiawilliamsCAHT at gmail.com

Mobile (direct) and SMS Text: 919-824-6557



Lorisa Seibel

Email: lorisaseibel at gmail.com
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