Proclamation
Recognizing
2026 Housing Solutions & American Success Summit
At Chapman University
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2026, Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy is hosting the 2026 Housing Solutions and American Success Summit in observance of National Homeownership Month; and WHEREAS, owning a home is a fundamental part of the American Dream and the cornerstone of strong, thriving communities. Homeownership provides long-term financial stability, builds generational wealth, and encourages civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Summit convenes policymakers, industry leaders, and academics across the fields of research, finance, development, and community advocacy to examine the vital role of homeownership in economic mobility and the renewal of the middle class; and
WHEREAS, as economic, demographic, and regulatory dynamics continue to reshape the housing supply, the Summit underscores the heightened significance of property ownership within contemporary public policy discourse, helping advance strategies designed to broaden access to the American Dream; and WHEREAS, Chapman University, proudly rooted in the City of Orange, serves the region through education, scholarship, and civic leadership, with the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics emphasizing data- driven research that connects scholarship to real-world outcomes; and WHEREAS, the Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on the expert research and analysis of global, national, and regional trends, exploring policies that foster thriving communities and favorable demographic results for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Housing Solutions and American Success Summit ultimately serves to reinforce the foundational truth that every family deserves the opportunity to reap the profound benefits of homeownership, from building generational wealth to creating lasting memories in a place of their own.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Daniel R. Slater, Mayor of the City of Orange, and the entire City Council, do hereby commend Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy for its invaluable contribution to the national dialogue on the future of housing, wealth, and opportunity.
DATED this 23rd day of June 2026.
Daniel R. Slater, Mayor
Arianna Barrios, Councilmember
Kathy Tavoularis, Councilmember
Ana Gutierrez, Councilmember
Jon Dumitru, Councilmember
Denis Bilodeau, Mayor pro tem
John Gyllenhammer, Councilmember
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