Washington, D.C. – Today, in reaction to the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Julián Castro as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s (NCRC) President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement:
“We congratulate Secretary Castro on his confirmation as HUD Secretary. We welcome his leadership and look forward to working in partnership with him to increase access to affordable housing and create vibrant, healthy communities.”
In May, NCRC applauded Julián Castro’s nomination to serve as Secretary of HUD and called for his swift confirmation.
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About the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC):
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is an association of more than 600 community-based organizations that promote access to basic banking services, including credit and savings, to create and sustain affordable housing, job development and vibrant communities for America’s working families.
