District of Columbia Council Period 24 Status: Enacted

CER 24-0065 — District of Columbia's June Homeownership Month Recognition Resolution of 2021

Last action — Resolution ACR24-0064, Effective from Jun 29, 2021 Published in DC Register Page 007200

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 28, 2021. Enacted.

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The bill has been revised to formally recognize June as Homeownership Month in the District of Columbia, highlighting the city's commitment to affordable homeownership opportunities for its residents. The changes better emphasize the benefits of homeownership, such as its positive effects on the economy, community well-being, and individual health and happiness. This recognition is important as it aims to support and encourage homeownership, which can lead to increased community engagement and investment in local neighborhoods.

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2 Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Anita Bonds 5 7 9 Councilmember Mary Cheh Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Charles Allen A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To recognize and celebrate the month of June as the District of Columbia’s Homeownership Month and the District of Columbia’s commitment to promoting affordable homeownership opportunities for residents.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 24-65 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA June 29, 2021 To recognize and celebrate the month of June as the District of Columbia’s Homeownership Month and the District of Columbia’s commitment to promoting affordable homeownership opportunities for residents.
WHEREAS, Homeownership helps to stimulate the economy and economic growth while benefiting the homeowner by building equity.
WHEREAS, homeownership helps to stimulate the economy and economic growth while benefiting the homeowner by building equity.
WHEREAS, Homeownership promotes upward economic mobility and is historically the primary vehicle for wealth accumulation for US families.
WHEREAS, homeownership promotes upward economic mobility and is historically the primary vehicle for wealth accumulation for US families.
WHEREAS, Homeownership improves the home environment, boosting the educational performance of children and enhancing the cohesiveness of families, particularly young families.
WHEREAS, homeownership improves the home environment, boosting the educational performance of children and enhancing the cohesiveness of families, particularly young families.
WHEREAS, Homeowners are more likely to participate in local organizations and government, and homeownership in distressed communities raises neighborhood property values by significant amounts.
WHEREAS, homeowners are more likely to participate in local organizations and government, and homeownership in distressed communities raises neighborhood property values by significant amounts.
WHEREAS, Homeowners have higher self-rated health, self-esteem, and happiness when compared to non-homeowners and renters.
WHEREAS, homeowners have higher self-rated health, self-esteem, and happiness when compared to non-homeowners and renters.
WHEREAS, Homeowners can benefit from certain tax benefits, most notably that homeowners may deduct mortgage interest and property tax payments, as well as certain other expenses from their federal taxable income if the homeowner itemizes their deductions.
WHEREAS, homeowners can benefit from certain tax benefits, most notably that homeowners may deduct mortgage interest and property tax payments, as well as certain other expenses from their federal taxable income if the homeowner itemizes their deductions.
WHEREAS, People of Color continue to face discrimination in our national housing market and are deserving of additional homeownership tools to prevent such discrimination.
WHEREAS, people of color continue to face discrimination in our national housing market and are deserving of additional homeownership tools to prevent such discrimination.
WHEREAS, Entities supporting homeownership, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration, local government agencies, and relators provide significant benefits to local communities and first-time homebuyers.
WHEREAS, entities supporting homeownership, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration, local government agencies, and relators provide significant benefits to local communities and first-time homebuyers.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia’s June Homeownership Month Recognition Resolution of 2021.” Sec 2.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia’s June Homeownership Month Recognition Resolution of 2021.” Sec 2.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of its publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Action History

  1. Resolution ACR24-0064, Effective from Jun 29, 2021 Published in DC Register Page 007200

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR24-0064

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER24-0065 Introduced by Councilmembers Bonds, Allen, Cheh, Pinto, and Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 10 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (10)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

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Who sponsors CER 24-0065?
CER 24-0065 is sponsored by Anita Bonds, Brooke Pinto, Mary Cheh, Charles Allen, and Phil Mendelson.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 28, 2021. Enacted.
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