THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES ARE CHAMPIONED BY OUR MEMBERS IN 2021
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Informing prioritization of the Indiana Affordable Housing and Community Development Fund in its goal to meet community economic development needs
Providing feedback on the statewide 5-year Consolidated Plan and evaluating the state Qualified Allocation Plan's effectiveness in meeting urgent affordable housing needs and facilitating community-driven projects from non-profit developers
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Reducing the administrative burden placed on local service providers that hinder their ability to provide effective, innovative community development programs
Engaging in regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning designed to ensure U.S. Economic Development Administrative programs most effectively build regional economic prosperity
Promoting local service delivery and de-centralization of statewide programs to more effectively and efficiently serve people and communities
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Providing feedback to financial institutions and regulators regarding the Community Reinvestment Act's ability to address fairness in lending
Responding to federal consumer protection rules and regulations