Section 8 for All

People at a growing St. Paul homeless encampment facing this winter's first subzero temperatures Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with St. Paul's director of safety and inspections, Angie Wiese, to learn more about the situation.

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Unconscionable how she re-invents the “people-choose-to-be-homeless” argument.

What are their actual options for housing when they “choose” to seek it? Please do share because I know some people who would gladly choose to have housing.

Governor Walz defunded our housing program because other agencies committed fraud. No oversight.

Various stages of grief, mostly anger. Shelters overflowing, cold weather. Calls for help every day — so much need — we do as we can.

Now — Retribution against whistleblowers? Was it deliberate?

If a person can’t afford “affordable,” can we guarantee a voucher?

I don’t understand how access to reading is easier today. Are there new libraries in rural America? Bookmobiles are still needed and very much missing.

“Affordable” — housing, food, transportation, childcare, medical care, arts, athletics, vacations, gifts, hobbies, insurance, taxes.
Saving for retirement and emergencies.
Living with joy and comfort. Having dignified work to fit ones skills and talents.

Housing instability can be solved.

We can match people with available housing.

We can take stock of what is needed.

Some need supports. Some need vouchers.

Some needs are known. Some can be better understood.

Every other species on earth makes shelter a priority — maybe humans could too.

YouTube video by WCCO - CBS Minnesota Renters, providers lament end of Minnesota’s housing stabilization program

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YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul The ripple effects of housing stabilization fraud in Minnesota

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Job first then housing? Or housing first?

Need custody for housing, need housing for custody

Affordable is only affordable if you make this much, but not too much

The catch 22s of housing

She is offered a chance to live near one of the largest lakes in Minnesota in an income-based unit, and she bravely says yes to an unfamiliar town. Making community connections already. Lake life coming right up!

Electeds arguing for tit-for-tat gerrymandering are missing the point. They should know that ranked choice voting is the answer. @betoorourke.bsky.social @codewithbeto.dev @governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @repdelbene.bsky.social

So much Love at Minneapolis farmer’s market

Brave enough to leave an abusing loved one, move across the state to an unknown small town. Confident in her ability to make friends from strangers. Section 8 bolsters us, gives us strength and courage.

Ranked choice voting solves our current dilemmas.
Imagine an even playing field for multiple candidates. Gerrymandering loses its sting.
Negative campaigning is punished by the voters.
More candidates, more voters participating.
Incumbents lose their entitlement, their grip on the seats.

After years of homelessness, cooking his mother’s meatball recipe in his own kitchen. Love it.

Love when a client finds a place on her own. Tuesday move-in, coming right up!

Section 8 unit with a skylight in the living room! Can’t wait for this move-in on Monday!

Ranked choice voting is known to cut down on negative campaigning. Perfect example —

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If you don’t love ranked choice voting yet, maybe this will help you fall for it

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Ranked choice voting levels the field — more democratic — it encourages more of our citizens to run for office, brings new voters to the polls, and gives all candidates a chance to win.

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Eight months on the waiting list for a very shabby income-based apartment in a struggling neighborhood. But hey, they’ll take it — with gratitude and grace.

When is the going away party for the billionaire departure to Mars?

Section 8 is like having a supportive family who holds you up while you explore your artistic, athletic, entrepreneurial, career, or educational opportunities. It’s one of the few social supports that allows for personal growth and / or thoughtful parenting while you prepare for your best life.

“Affordable” housing sits empty as income-based waiting lists grow #section8forall

An HCV is life affirming. Ten Nexa Home Connect clients are preparing for their vouchers rn.

Saint Louis Park — thanks for all the fun this week filling out voucher lottery applications 😆 Your tech support is amazing!

Young adults who are students are excluded from federal housing programs. Meanwhile I’m waiting to turn 62 so I can to back to school for $20/credit. Upside down world.

Housing choice voucher vs project-based section 8:

HCV = independence, mobility; also higher fees, discrimination against voucher holders.

PB8 = low to no fees; long waiting lists

Section 8 = Housing. Income-based support. Growth and healing. Life affirming. Career building.

How about you?

A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says “don’t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!