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<br />May 30, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Consent Calendar Item #62 - Support for WISEPlace <br /> <br />Dear City Council and Special Housing Authority, <br /> <br />On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Central Orange County Area, I am writing to express <br />enthusiastic support for WISEPlace and its efforts to develop supportive housing for women <br />experiencing homelessness, some of Orange County’s most vulnerable citizens for whom there has been <br />a longstanding housing shortage. <br /> <br />The League of Women Voters supports actions and measures that will increase the supply of safe, <br />decent and adequate housing for all Californians. We are very concerned about the lack of affordable <br />housing for so many in Orange County. <br /> <br />As active members of the Santa Ana community, we are pleased to support this development that <br />includes wrap around services provided by WISEPlace for vulnerable women, whose needs have not <br />been specifically addressed here in Orange County. This development will provide a place where <br />women can live paying no more than 30% of their income in rent along with support services to address <br />their disabling conditions, creating a stable environment where they can thrive. <br /> <br />Affordable housing is a resource for our communities that provides stability, community and economic <br />opportunity for our neighbors. We only have this resource if we build it. With so many rent-burdened <br />and struggling to make ends meet because of rising rents across the state, this housing will provide a <br />tool to help our community and provide stability and protection for our vulnerable residents. <br /> <br />This opportunity to provide affordable housing at this existing location can create a welcome solution to <br />a growing community need. I am pleased to provide support, and I know that I have the full support of <br />all of our members. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Sue Guilford. President <br />League of Women Voters of Central Orange County Area lwvcoca@gmail.com <br />(657) 223-4064 <br />PO Box 10621, Santa Ana CA 92711 <br />https://my.lwv.org/california/central-orange-county-area