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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Meetings
- 6:00 PM
- 2nd Tuesday every other month
- Council Chambers
776 NE 125 Street
2nd Floor
North Miami, FL 33161
Members
| Member | Appointed By | Appointed Date | Term Ending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santra Denis Advocate for Low Income Persons | Mayor Bien-Aime | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Andrea McDonald Local Citizen | Mayor Bien-Aime | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Evan Shields Affordable Housing Provider | Councilman Galvin | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Ebonni Crispin Affordable Housing Provider | Councilman Galvin | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Marie-Frantz Jean-Pharuns Residential Homebuilder | Councilwoman Timothe | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Nikisha Williams Non-Profit Affordable Housing Provider | Councilwoman Timothe | 09-13-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Naomi Blemur Planning Commissioner | Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Michael McDearmaid | Councilwoman Estimé-Irvin | 10-11-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Lola Capers | Councilman Desulme | 10-11-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
| Vacant | Councilman Desulme | N/A | N/A |
| Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe Council Member | Council | 07-12-2022 | 06-11-2024 |
Members Information
- This board shall consist of eleven (11) members, with one (1) member of the city council serving as a committee member and the mayor and city councilmembers each appointing two (2) members from at least six (6) of the following categories:
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;
- One (1) citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to F.S. § 163.3174;
- One (1) citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the city;
- One (1) citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction; and
- One (1) person who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan adopted by the city.
About the Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, established by Ordinance 1254 (PDF) on April 22, 2008; amended by Ordinance 1369 (PDF) on April 8, 2014, will review established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan and will recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value.
Amended by Ordinance 1484, passed and adopted on June 28, 2022.