Save the Date
Aug 2: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta
Sept: Virtual Member Interactive Discussion, Topic TBD
Oct 4: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD in person
Nov 17: MAHC Conference, 8 am - 4 pm, Westin Portland Harborview - Sign Up as a Sponsor here.
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Member Meeting, 8/2, 9-10:30 am, MaineHousing, 26 Edison Dr, Augusta
Agenda
- Coffee & Catch Up
- Dan Brennan, Director of MaineHousing
- Greg Payne, Senior Housing Policy Advisor, Governor's Office
- Rhiannon Hampson, Maine State Director, USDA Rural Devleopment
- Sarah Sturtevant, USM Muskie School Shaw Fellow, Working on Affordable Housing Pilot Project
- Networking
Full details here. Remote access available as well.
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MAHC DRAFT Strategic Plan for Feedback
MAHC's board is developing a strategic plan that will inform specific legislative advocacy action, launch new work groups such as a policy committee, and drive organizational development. MAHC seeks member feedback on this draft plan. Reach out directly to Laura or a MAHC board member with your input.
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Call for Nominations: MAHC's Mitchell Award
The Elizabeth H. Mitchell Award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing Maine’s affordable housing problems. It was first awarded in 2009 to Senate President Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell, in recognition of her many years of commitment to housing issues, both as a director of Maine State Housing Authority and in her role as a state legislator.
In subsequent years, the award has been given to House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, House Speaker Hannah Pingree, Senator Chris Rector, Representative Andre Cushing, MaineHousing chairman Peter Anastos, Representative Peggy Rotundo, House Speaker Mark Eves, Senator Amy Volk, Senator Roger Katz, Representative Jared Golden and Governor Janet Mills. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE BY 8/31. The MAHC Board will review and announce the recipient at the Nov. 17th Conference.
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Diane Yentel, NLIHC President and CEO Announced as MAHC Housing Policy Conference Keynote Speaker
MAHC is thrilled to announced that Diane Yentel from the National Low Income Housing Coalition will be the keynote speaker at our November 17th Housing Policy Conference at the Portland Westin Harborview. Registration coming soon. Organizations interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the event, please contact Laura or Nancy at EventsYourWay.
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Meet Laura Mitchell, new Director of MAHC
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Reach out to me anytime to set up a one on one conversation about your organization, what you see as challenges, and how MAHC can support you. info@mainehousingcoalition.org
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