Sample Resolution

*note: underlined portions denote where you can insert your local information*

A Resolution by
A COUNCILMEMBER

A resolution expressing the City Council's support for the establishment of the Bringing America Home Act, which is a comprehensive bill to end homelessness that addresses issues of affordable housing, livable income, civil rights protections, and health care for all.

WHEREAS 3.5 million people, 39% of them children, currently experience homelessness every year, with families among the fastest-growing sectors of the population; and

WHEREAS the Bringing America Home Act, is designed to end homelessness in the United States and includes housing, health, income and civil rights components; and

WHEREAS the proposed legislation represents the most comprehensive initiative to date to address modern homelessness and is based on research, data, and the experience of front line providers and advocates; and

WHEREAS the housing title of the bill increases funding for crucial programs to ensure access to and creation of affordable housing; and

WHEREAS the health title of the bill increases funding for crucial programs and includes a Sense of Congress supporting the enactment of legislation to guarantee that every person in the United States, including the over 42 million Americans without health insurance, has access to comprehensive, quality, affordable health care; and

WHEREAS, the income title of the bill includes a Sense of Congress supporting a Universal Living Wage and livable incomes, Temporary Worker Fairness and Protection, Development of a Self-Sufficiency Standard, and the establishment of a 'Homebuild' Program.

Whereas, in (your locality ______% of) renter households pay more than 30% of their income for rent. *

Whereas, a worker in (your locality) must earn ______ per hour working 40 hours per week to afford a two bedroom unit. This is ____% of the present $5.15 minimum wage. A worker at minimum wage would have to work ____ hours/week to afford a two bedroom unit. *

Whereas, in (your locality, ________) people are without health insurance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF _________ to support the passage of the Bringing America Home Act and its goals of ending homelessness.