HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-41 Supporting H.R. 3172 and S. 2981 The HELPER Act
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-41
SUPPORTING H.R. 3172 AND S. 2981, THE HELPER ACT
WHEREAS, the United States Congress is considering H.R. 3172 and S. 2981, more commonly known
as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act; and
WHEREAS, the HELPER Act is designed to encourage more affordable mortgage financing for local
law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and K-12 educators; and,
WHEREAS, the bills are supported by a bipartisan cross-section of House and Senate members
from around the country, including Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District,
including Edina; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the national initiative to encourage local home ownership
among public employees involved in public safety and education.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Edina City Council expresses its support
for congressional approval of The HELPER Act and encourages the City’s federal legislative delegation to
support H.R. 3172 and S. 2981.
Dated: April 19, 2022
Attest:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached
and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022,
and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ___________________, 2022.
City Clerk