Presidential Candidate Julian Castro Continues Revealing Details of His Fair Housing Plan

[TexasTowelie]

Democratic presidential contender Julián Castro has lifted the curtain on more of his "People First" policy proposal aimed at helping Americans whose paychecks are unable to keep up with rising housing costs.

“Despite the progress we’ve made in recent generations to advance fairness in housing, too many Americans are denied a home on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, legal status, or disability," said Castro, a former San Antonio mayor who also served as President Obama's secretary of Housing and Urban Development. "Just in the last two years, the Trump administration froze a landmark rule passed during my time at HUD to ensure all communities had the resources needed to overcome historic segregation.”

On Monday, Castro announced the details of his plan, including a massive expansion of Section 8 housing vouchers. He also said he'd introduce a renters' tax credit for those who couldn't qualify for vouchers and push for new federal investment in affordable housing units.

Under additional details released Tuesday, Castro called for stronger enforcement of rules designed to curb housing discrimination. He also said the federal government should play a larger role in desegregating neighborhoods and protecting them from gentrification and displacement.

Read more: https://www.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2019/06/18/presidential-candidate-julian-castro-continues-revealing-details-of-his-fair-housing-plan

[SouthernProgressive]

1. This is an area where Castro rocks.

Others should pay attention to him in this area. He knows what he is talking about.

[NewJeffCT]

2. I like Castro quite a bit - good speaker

I remember from the DNC in (I think) 2012. Might make a great VP candidate if Texas is still in play?

[Politicub]

3. The is very important to many people. This article is handy for comparing/contrasting Castro's

proposal with a few of the other candidates'.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/24/presidential-candidates-2020-housing-crisis-policy-harris-warren-booker/

[Cha]

4. Kick for Castro and his Plans!