Contact

MIH Launches Baltimore County Housing Committee

On Jan. 13, MIH launched the Baltimore County Housing Committee with a virtual meeting that included over 20 disability advocates and local and state officials. The meeting focused on the challenges of affordable housing in Baltimore County, current issues, possible solutions and how the committee can help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) find housing that fits their needs.

Elected officials who attended included Maryland State Delegate Jennifer White Holland and Baltimore County Councilmember Mike Ertel. Former Delegate Lisa Belcastro and Deli Okafor, Public Engagement Officer for the Maryland Comptroller’s office, also joined the meeting. Nick Stewart, Co-Founder of “We the People,” a group focused on housing, smart growth and economic development in Baltimore County, represented the organization.

Committee Chair Sharonda Huffman emphasized the need to educate the community on the connection between housing and public health. “This housing committee must lead the change, create clear policies and hold people accountable to ensure dignity and opportunity for everyone in our county,” said Huffman.

MIH Director of Housing, Ahmna Khan, shared excitement about the launch of the committee. “We’re excited to start this committee with key people committed to advocating for affordable housing for people with disabilities in Baltimore County,” said Khan.

Baltimore County now joins several other areas—Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore, Howard County, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County—each with their own MIH housing committee.

Get Our Newsletter!