In the past 20 years state lawmakers have diverted more than $2 billion from the Sadowski Affordable Housing trust fund. For the past 12 straight years, while Florida’s housing crisis has deepened, legislative leaders have siphoned money away from this critically needed revenue source that is supposed to be used for expanding access to affordable housing options across Florida.
Write your state lawmakers and urge them to stop raiding the affordable housing trust fund. Trust fund monies dedicated to housing should be spent on housing. Sample language is included below, but please feel free to personalize your message.