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Ban on discrimination for source of income for renters

Successfully put forth a recommendation to establish a Tenant Advisory Group and a Landlord Advisory Group to provide feedback to the Housing Advocacy and Community Development Department

Lexington Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors

Participated as a volunteer in LexCount several years

Supported the inclusion of affordable housing in our expansion areas

Secured funding to extend contracts with KY Equal Justice Center and Legal Aid and Housing Authority for eviction mediation and intervention and for housing Emergency Financial Assistance program which helped 85 households in the 2nd District

Appointed Vice-Chair of the General Government and Planning standing Council Committee

Worked in partnership with the Division of Code Enforcement to develop and implement division-wide best practices. Successfully advocated for additional staff and technology for the Division of Code Enforcement

Passed regulations for Recovery Residences operating in residential areas

Serve on the Vacant Property Review Board

Successfully advocated for personnel to handle homeless encampments