Representatives Lou Correa and Mike Levin Discuss Housing at
BUILD-PAC Fundraiser
With midterm elections just around the corner, BUILD-PAC Chairman/WNC President and CEO Will Cooper, Jr. and BUILD-PAC Trustee Emeritus/WNC Founder Will Cooper, Sr., hosted a fundraiser event featuring guests Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) and Representative Mike Levin (CA-49). Representatives Correa and Levin discussed the current political environment, especially as it pertains to housing, and fielded questions.
Representatives Correa and Levin discussed the possibility of a change in House leadership pending the outcomes of midterm elections; in that case Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) could take the helm as Speaker of the House. Both Correa and Levin stressed that in regard to housing challenges, participation from both private sector and policymakers from both sides of the aisle will be essential. And while the public may see media coverage of divisiveness between the two parties, they again both agreed that the Republicans and Democrats work together on legislation more than the public realizes.
During the fundraiser contributing BUILD-PAC members were also honored with a pinning ceremony. Seven of the 12 honorees were WNC staff members. “It’s encouraging to see so many WNC staff members take an interest in political advocacy,” remarked Cooper Jr. “LIHTC was born of political advocacy and legislation, and needs continued support through the public’s voice to remain healthy.”