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Who
are CAL-ALHFA and CALMI?
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| CAL-ALHFA:
CAL-ALHFA was established in 1989 to represent local housing
professionals and agencies in the California State legislature
and State housing programs. In conjunction with our national
counterpart, NALHFA, we have also worked on housing issues
at the federal level. CAL-ALHFA is a non-profit organization
with a broad based membership including public and private
agencies which develop, finance, and administer programs
to create affordable housing in California. |
| CALMI:
The California Association of Local Mortgage Issuers is
an independent affiliate of CAL-ALHFA whose members specialize
in affordable homeownership opportunities. Formed in 1993
and formally affiliated with CAL-ALHFA in 1997, CALMI
is a strong supporter of local mortgage revenue bond and
MCC programs. |
| Members
of both organizations benefit from the following member
services: |
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Legislative
Advocacy. Sponsoring, supporting (or opposing), and
tracking housing legislation including bond financing,
program development and administration, relocation, redevelopment,
and land use law. |
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Program
Advocacy. Tracking program developments in the CHFA,
HCD, Tax Credit Program, and Debt Limit Allocation Program.
Assisting in the development of program policies and procedures.
Member of numerous task forces and special advisory groups. |
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Education.
Sponsoring conferences and workshops as needed to provide
information on new developments in the field of affordable
housing. Two major conferences are the Spring Legislative
Conference and the jointly sponsored California Redevelopment
Agency/CAL-ALHFA Fall Educational Conference. |
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Newsletters
and Legislative Alerts. Preparing and distributing
quarterly newsletter and as-needed legislative alerts
to inform members of current activities. |
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Individual
Member Services. Providing advocacy and advice on
district or agency matters as requested. |
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Professional
Networking. Providing a forum for industry leaders
to share ideas, information, and expertise with their
colleagues. |
