The Washoe Board of County Commissioners today heard discussion about a trust fund that would create more affordable housing options in the region. Commissioners approved moving forward with the fund, the idea of which was developed with the nonprofit Acting in Community Together in Organizing Northern Nevada (ACTIONN).
A full house of supporters showed up to commission chambers this morning. Most all spoke in favor of the fund. A number of people testified about dire living conditions. Stories ranged from local residents who were formally working professionals that became homeless, to retirees faced with eviction due to rent increases.
