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“And while Fudge has focused on her role on the Agriculture Committee, she has in fact been a supporter of the HOME program and played a behind-the-scenes role in getting Hardest Hit Funds passed through the Treasury, activities highlighted in a statement by David Dworkin of the National Housing Conference. NHC has been encouraging its members to be vocal about welcoming Rep. Fudge on social media to raise her profile within the housing world.”

“Congresswoman Fudge understands the need to make housing policy work for all communities, urban, suburban and rural. We look forward to supporting her confirmation by the United States Senate and working with her in the days and years to come.” – David M. Dworkin

“Her background as mayor of an inner ring suburb of Cleveland, and as a leader on education policy, would be important as HUD plays an important role in reversing the catastrophic loss of Black homeowners over the past 10 years.” – David M. Dworkin

“She has … played a leading role in getting Congress to approve desperately needed funds to stabilize the hardest-hit neighborhoods during the Great Recession.” -David M. Dworkin

“If Congress fails to act, millions will lose their homes during the most devastating stage of the pandemic, when more than 1,000 Americans are dying of Covid-19 each day and just as winter approaches.” – David M. Dworkin

“The reason why so many successful HUD secretaries have been mayors is you have to understand where the money goes when it leaves HUD.” – David M. Dworkin

David Dworkin, president and CEO of the National Housing Conference, applauded Biden’s appointment of two housing industry experts to his transition team.

“On behalf of the National Housing Conference, I would like to congratulate President-elect Biden for moving quickly to appoint Don Graves and Erika Poethig as leaders within the agency review teams…”

“Anti-discrimination legislation, like ending redlining—which Biden proposes—in housing is crucial. What Biden is proposing would help millions of Americans. There’s a disturbing element of ‘I’ve got mine, too bad for you.’ Some people say, ‘I put 20% down on the house, why can’t you?’” – David M. Dworkin

“The reality is white homeowners have gotten very specific benefits over time that accumulate. One of the biggest ones is the ‘daddy down payment loan.’ If you’re a multigenerational homeowner, your family has the wealth and resources to help you with your down payment.” – David M. Dworkin

“Small buildings with one to four units are doing the worst. The renters have lower incomes and the landlords have fewer resources.” – David M. Dworkin