Creating Vibrant Neighborhoods for
Our Growing Latino Population

Financing Opportunities for Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Projects

Date: February 7, 2004, La Habra, CA

Presented by: Local Government Commission and
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission

With the current fiscal situation in California, it is imperative for local government officials to explore a variety of financing options that will assist in the building of housing in Southern California as well as improvements to infrastructure projects such as water, transportation, and streets. This seminar will provide a forum for local elected officials to learn about programs offered by the State including affordable housing, budget financing, and infrastructure bond financing.

On the Agenda

• Lisa M. Harris, Executive Director, California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
• Belinda Espinoza, Assistant City Manager, City of Pinole
• Jeanne Peterson, Executive Director, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
• Ron Garcia, Senior Deputy Director, Fannie Mae Corporation – Los Angeles & Orange County Partnership Office
• Theresa Parker, Executive Director, California Housing Finance Agency
• Jeff Emmanuels, Manager, Conduit Financing Program, California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
• Roma Cristia-Plant, Manager, Infrastructure State Revolving Fund Program, California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank

Hosted by

• Mayor Rose Espinoza, City of La Habra

Funded by

• The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

In Partnership With

• The Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund
• Latino Issues Forum
• Latino Urban Forum
• Transportation & Land Use Collaborative of Southern California