THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Temple Beth El, its leaders and its members advocate achieving better results by addressing underlying causes of homelessness rather than only treating its symptoms.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Temple Beth El, its leadership and its members help the community by speaking out in public forums and supporting local housing policies that appropriately address the need for affordable housing throughout our community.

Click to read the full text of the TBE resolution: Temple Beth El Approves Resolution on Affordable Housing.

On November 2, 2010, citizens of the City of Charlotte will vote on a $15 million bond issue to provide affordable and well-maintained housing for low and moderate income families. As part of our observance of the holiday of Sukkot, when the Jewish people were homeless in the desert, we are encouraging congregants to educate themselves about this ballot initiative.

Early voting ends Saturday October 30! Check out times & locations by clicking on Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.

Did you know?  The projected cost to issue these bonds is already included in the City’s annual budget, meaning voter approval will not result in a tax increase of any kind. The City dedicates a portion of property and sales tax receipts and other revenues to its capital program. This cash flow enables the City to cover debt service on the life of the bonds until the debt is paid off.

Information sources on the proposed bond issue include:
From the Board Chair of W.I.S.H. (opinion piece)
From Mecklenburg Ministries (opinion piece)