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Identify a proposed state and federal policy that aligns with your advocacy priorities for your vulnerable population. Clearly describe and provide evidence to support this policy. If the policy needs to change, describe and provide evidence to support the proposed change.
However, the current funding for the program is insufficient to meet the overwhelming demand. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, only about one-quarter of eligible households receive assistance due to funding limitations. This creates long waiting lists, leaving millions of vulnerable Americans without the help they need.
Proposed Change: I advocate for a significant increase in federal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program to serve all eligible households. This change would not only reduce homelessness and housing instability but also have a positive ripple effect on other areas of life, including improved health outcomes, better educational attainment for children, and greater economic mobility. The evidence is clear: when families have stable housing, they are better able to focus on work, school, and their well-being. A study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) found that housing vouchers significantly reduce the risk of homelessness and have a net positive impact on the economy by stimulating local housing markets.
A proposed state policy that aligns with my advocacy is the implementation of "Just Cause" eviction protections. This policy requires landlords to have a specific, legally recognized reason to evict a tenant, such as non-payment of rent, violation of a lease term, or using the property for an illegal purpose. It prevents "no-fault" evictions, where a landlord can terminate a tenancy without a reason after a lease term ends.
Many states currently operate under an "at-will" tenancy model, which allows landlords to evict tenants for virtually any reason or no reason at all, as long as it's not discriminatory. This leaves vulnerable tenants, particularly those on month-to-month leases, susceptible to eviction simply for complaining about poor living conditions or requesting repairs.
Proposed Change: I advocate for all states to pass "Just Cause" eviction laws. Evidence from cities that have implemented these policies, such as Seattle, Washington, shows a significant reduction in evictions and a greater sense of housing security for tenants. A report by the Seattle Department of Housing found that "Just Cause" protections helped to stabilize communities by preventing displacement and reducing the cycle of homelessness. It also empowers tenants to exercise their legal rights without fear of retaliation. This policy change would create a fairer balance of power between landlords and tenants, ensuring that housing remains a home and not just an investment for property owners.
As an advocate for vulnerable populations, my primary focus is on ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, as it's a fundamental human right and a critical determinant of health, stability, and opportunity. A lack of stable housing disproportionately affects low-income individuals, families, and those with disabilities. Therefore, a key advocacy priority is to promote policies that expand housing assistance and protect tenants from exploitation.
A federal policy that aligns with this priority is the expansion of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). This program provides rental assistance to extremely low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities, allowing them to afford housing in the private market. The program's core strength is its ability to give recipients flexibility in choosing their own housing.