Affordable Housing Consortium Supports Pierce Transit Proposition 1:

The Board of Directors of the Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium endorses Proposition 1, the 2012 ballot measure to increase sales tax by 0.3% to support Pierce Transit operations.

The Consortium’s mission – to advocate for expanded opportunities to finance, produce, and manage housing for low-income people by advising on public policy and building strategic alliances on matters important to affordable housing – aligns well with the provision of bus service in Pierce County. The cost of housing and transportation combined has become a critical factor in the ability of low-income citizens to live in stable, affordable homes and travel to work, school, and personal destinations.

Noting that 56% of all Pierce Transit riders come from households with annual incomes below $20,000 and 70% of all Pierce Transit riders come from households with annual incomes below $40,000, the Consortium member organizations clearly recognize that our clients are Pierce Transit’s clients. They deserve our support in affordable, reliable transportation as well as safe, healthy, affordable housing.