Mass. undersecretary for housing to speak at Marblehead library
Last modified: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT
MARBLEHEAD – Tina Brooks, the Commonwealth’s undersecretary for Housing and Community Development, will visit Abbot Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Brooks will discuss the housing market, foreclosures and housing needs in Massachusetts.
She will speak in the library meeting room. There is no charge.
“We feel very fortunate that we are able to provide this forum for residents of Marblehead and our neighboring communities,” said Patti Rogers, new director of the Abbot Public Library.
Rogers said the talk is expected to cover “the true state of the housing market and housing needs in our area.”
“One of our goals is to bring programs to the community that help to improve their quality of life. With so much uncertainty in today’s marketplace, we are pleased that we have the opportunity to learn about this topic from a credible source and about the plans that Gov. Patrick’s administration has to improve our economy.”
Brooks is also director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the Commonwealth. This Cabinet-level state agency has an annual budget of $680 million and is devoted to the production and preservation of affordable housing and promoting municipal, community and economic development. She serves as the senior housing policy advisor to Dan O’Connell, secretary for Housing and Economic Development.
Brooks leads the work of the MassHome team and serves on the boards of MassHousing, Massachusetts Housing Partnership and CEDAC. She is a member of Gov. Patrick’s Development Cabinet and co-chairs the Massachusetts Commission on Asset Development.