MHCH Housing Justice Forum: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Join us for a discussion of how housing discrimination can be addressed through affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Under this federal mandate, strengthened by a state law passed in 2018, cities cannot simply wait for people to complain about being treated unfairly, they must proactively plan policies to ensure that everyone is given fair and equal treatment. Come learn how to make sure that our city’s Housing Element complies with AFFH.

Tues. May 25. 7:00-8:30 P.M.

Speakers: Phlunte Riddle and Anthony Dedousis of Abundant Housing

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Dr. Phlunte Riddle will share her personal story about how discriminatory housing policies impacted her family. Former district director and external affairs consultant to Assemblymember Chris Holden, Dr. Riddle was appointed by Governor Newsom to the Juvenile Parole Board, also known as the Board of Juvenile Hearings. Dr. Riddle broke barriers and honed her leadership skills in the nearly 29 years she spent rising through the ranks of the Pasadena Police Department. She was the first African American female sergeant, lieutenant and adjutant to the chief of police in the history of Pasadena Police Department.

Anthony Dedousis is Director of Policy and Research at Abundant Housing LA, dedicated to making Los Angeles County a more affordable, diverse, and vibrant region where everyone can afford a place to live. His data-driven urban planning research and policy proposals encourage equitable housing growth.

Anthony has used data to help businesses recruit workers and solve problems, with experience in the banking, food and beverage, and tech industries. Originally from Long Island, New York, Anthony is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Chicago’s MBA program. He lives in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.

For more info contact Jill Shook at jill@makinghousinghappen.com   

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