10.21.2021 Update—review video of the 10.20.2021 discussion https://youtu.be/Hezy2erZlHI
Entitlement communities and the Idaho Housing and Finance Association are preparing to re-engage the Idaho Fair Housing Forum. We’re reaching out to long-time and new partners to revive the legacy of productive collaboration among Idaho stakeholders.
- When October 20, 2021 | 10am to 11am MDT
- Where Zoom link via email invitation
The Idaho Fair Housing Forum was created in 2003 through the initiative of Brian Dale, then a Community Builder with HUD’s Idaho State Field Office. The collaborative effort helped re-start and improve dialogue among housing providers, public and private sector partners, and fair housing advocates.
As Facilitator, Brian’s goal was to create a ‘safe space,’ where every stakeholder could exchange ideas, ask questions and seek collaborative solutions that reduced Fair Housing Act violations through better communication, thereby reducing the net cost of housing. And to a large extent, it worked.
Kristina Miller – HUD/Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity; Brian Dale – State Director, Idaho Field Office; and Michael Look, Region X Deputy Regional Administrator
The original Forum included a diverse mix of stakeholders. For over 15 years the group met regularly and pooled our resources to create innovative outreach materials, including annual Fair Housing Month events, calendars, and long-running campaigns.
Fast forward to 2020, and Brian Dale is now the State Director of HUD’s Idaho Field Office. Several factors—including a pandemic—led to an extended hiatus, but key partners are committed to working together toward shared goals with new collaborative leadership.
The goal is still the same…to create a safe and respectful space to engage, exchange ideas and work to increase fair housing awareness.
Stay tuned for updates!
