San Luis, AZ – Council Member Tadeo A. De La Hoya joined the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and a cohort of more than 55 Latino policymakers in Tempe, Arizona, for an Institute focusing on tackling the housing crisis affecting Latino communities in the United States. The NALEO Policy Institute: Tackling the Housing Crisis took place April 22–24, 2024, at Arizona State University and the Hyatt House Tempe.
The convening provided Council Member De La Hoya and other Latino policymakers with an understanding of critical factors, including land scarcity, regulatory delays, and financial challenges, that have contributed to a housing shortage affecting a significant portion of Latino families struggling to secure stable housing. In addition, the Institute equipped Latino policymakers to develop and implement policies that enhance the supply and accessibility of housing within their jurisdictions.
“Addressing the housing crisis requires our collective efforts and a deep understanding of Latino communities' unique challenges,” stated Council Member De La Hoya. “The NALEO Policy Institute has been instrumental in equipping Latino policymakers, including myself, with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop and implement effective housing solutions. Together, we are working towards ensuring every Latino family has access to stable and affordable housing,” he added.
During the Institute, Council Member De La Hoya networked with other Latino leaders, heard from leading experts about how to address best the housing challenges faced by our community, and exchanged ideas for best practices and policy approaches to develop targeted solutions that increase the supply of and access to housing.
Topics addressed during the convening included:
- An Overview of the Latino Housing Crisis
- Data-Driven Policies to Boost Economic Mobility via Housing
- Understanding the Underlying Causes of the Housing Crisis
- Bridging the Gap in Affordable Housing Policy
- Unlocking Public and Private Funding for Urgent Housing Needs
Since 2012, more than 400 Latino elected officials have participated in these professional development institutes, which are dedicated to enhancing leaders’ understanding of different issues affecting their communities and providing an opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other leaders from around the country to help them develop and champion policy approaches that assist their constituents.
Council Member Tadeo A. De La Hoya is pictured with the Honorable Claudia Monterrosa, Deputy Assistant Secretary for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant programs