Direct staff to organize workshop helping Richmond homeowners with mortgage issues
In Plain English
The city plans to partner with county agencies and community groups to host an educational workshop for homeowners facing mortgage problems. The workshop would provide information about available assistance programs and resources. If approved, the city posts additional mortgage help resources on its website for ongoing access.
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Votes
To direct staff to coordinate with community organizations, Contra Costa County, and the State, as well as the Consumer Services Agency to conduct a Consumer Home Mortgage Workshop and study session to deal with specific ideas. Workshop will be bilingual, completed by the end of February 2008, include lists of organizations that people can call in the City of Richmond, and be televised.
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Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will host a free workshop to help homeowners struggling with mortgage payments, with the council unanimously approving the plan. The bilingual event will connect residents with county agencies and community groups that offer assistance programs, and will be televised and completed by February 2008. The city will also post mortgage help resources on its website for ongoing access. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for housing assistance measures, with most members consistently backing such initiatives.
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