HOUSING
Hudson has more than its share of failing and unsafe properties and not enough affordable housing. Aging housing stock needs to be improved. Rental property owners face higher property taxes, rising fuel and maintenance costs and mortgage interest, and difficulty evicting delinquent tenants. Higher taxes and escalating property values are making home ownership unaffordable for many of Hudson’s citizens. THE O’HARA SOLUTION
• Work with the Common Council to create a housing plan and policy for Hudson which will encourage and direct the development of affordable housing in the Hudson/Greenport area.
• Support the PARC Foundation’s plan for mixed use properties in central Hudson which includes affordable housing.
• Support the development of a Community Land Trust to allow for creation of housing that will not be affected by land speculation and higher taxes.
• Promote resident ownership and control of housing.
