At Rocky Mountain Partnership, we are focused on helping 71,000 more young people in our region achieve critical cradle-to-career milestones by 2030. However, a significant challenge to reaching this goal is the housing crisis. Many of our learners and workforce members are working multiple jobs just to afford housing in our community, which creates a barrier to their success.
Why Housing Is Critical to Our Goal
Stable, affordable housing is foundational for young people and families to thrive. Without it, individuals are often forced to make difficult choices, like cutting back on essential needs such as education, healthcare, or food. These pressures can significantly disrupt educational and career outcomes, hindering the growth and prosperity of our community.
By addressing the housing gap, we can help our young people focus on their futures rather than worrying about how to afford a place to live. That’s why housing is such a critical part of our overall strategy to reach the 71K target.
Adams County’s Initiative 1A: A Local Solution
This November, Adams County voters will have the chance to support Initiative 1A, which proposes a local solution to the housing shortage. This measure will create 6,000 affordable homes over the next 20 years by generating $22 million annually through a small, temporary sales tax increase of 0.15%.
By passing this initiative, Adams County will be able to meet the housing needs of its residents, providing stable, affordable options for the workforce, students, and families.
How You Can Support the Campaign
We encourage everyone to get involved and help make housing more affordable in Adams County:
- Donate to the campaign: Every dollar helps spread the word about the importance of affordable housing.
- Share information about Initiative 1A with your community and networks.
- Vote on the measure in November to ensure housing is a priority for Adams County’s future.
Join Us for the Campaign Kickoff Event
To learn more about this initiative and how it impacts our shared goals, join us for the 1A Housing Affordability Campaign Kickoff Event on October 2nd, 2024.
- When: October 2, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Where: Crossing Pointe South Apartments, 4220 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233
By working together, we can remove housing as a barrier to our 71K goal and ensure that every young person in our community has the opportunity to thrive.
For more information, contact Ashley Edinger, RMP Senior Director of Strategic Supports, at AshleyEdinger@RMPBackbone.org or 970.515.9892.