Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I Love My Parks Day - Each year volunteers from around the community participate in a statewide initiative to clean up our parks. In Westchester, young people from all over Yonkers met at Tibbetts Brook Park on Saturday, May 4th to clean up along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. A job well done to all who participated!
This past weekend, I had the privilege of joining our vibrant community at the Yonkers Arts Weekend. Visiting YoHo Studios and the Yonkers Riverfront Library, I celebrated local artistry and participated in artistic creation, activities that mirror our community's dynamic spirit and growth.
Also this week, the Board demonstrated its commitment to enriching our community through substantial housing initiatives. On Monday night, we approved two critical measures:
- Land Acquisition Act: Authorization for the purchase and conveyance of 3.42 acres of real estate in the Village of Ossining for the creation of 109 Affordable Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) units, which will remain affordable for at least 50 years.
- New Homes Land Acquisition Bond Act: Issuance of bonds to finance this acquisition, with the total cost of the development project estimated at $89.2 million, to be funded from sources including Tax Exempt Bonds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and subsidies from State and County entities.
As the Chair of Housing and Planning, I am thrilled with our progress, having approved over one thousand new affordable housing units in Westchester County this year alone. However, our journey doesn’t end here. I am dedicated to our ongoing mission to ensure accessible, safe, and affordable housing for all.
Lastly, I would like to extend my warmest wishes for Mother's Day. Mother's Day is a beautiful celebration of the incredible women who embrace motherhood in its many forms. From birth mothers to adoptive mothers, stepmothers to foster mothers, this day honors the boundless love, devotion, and sacrifices they make every day. It's a time to recognize and appreciate the diverse paths to motherhood and the profound impact these women have on our lives. Whether by blood or by choice, these extraordinary mothers enrich our world with their unwavering care, guidance, and unconditional love. Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms.
Sincerely,
Honorable Shanae V. Williams
Legislator, 16th District
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