A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING JUNE 2024 AS “NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, June has been designated National Homeownership Month by the City of Pomona to help promote and expand homeownership opportunities to first-time homebuyers, particularly low- and moderate-income households; and WHEREAS, homeownership programs like the City of Pomona's First-Time Homebuyers program aid in closing the racial inequities and systematic issues that have made owning a home unattainable for many first-time homebuyers; and WHEREAS, homeownership is the primary source of generational wealth for individuals and families in the nation and enriches the lives of the people; and WHEREAS, homeownership enables personal responsibility and financial management skills and builds on the values necessary for strong families and a stronger community; and WHEREAS, homeownership not only helps secure individuals' and families' financial futures but also plays a pivotal role in bolstering the strength of our economy, thereby benefiting our entire community; and WHEREAS, during National Homeownership Month, prospective homebuyers are encouraged to seek housing counseling and explore homeownership opportunities in their community, such as the City of Pomona's First-Time Homebuyers program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim June 2024 as “national homeownership month”
Dated this 3rd day of June, 2024