[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE YOLO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 19, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Yolo County Housing Authority, as the organization celebrates 75 years 
of dedicated service, delivering safe, affordable housing to our 
community members.
  Yolo County Housing was established in 1950 to provide decent and 
safe rental housing for low-income families, seniors, disabled persons, 
and migrant agricultural workers throughout our Yolo County. The 
organization opened its first public housing developments in 1951: 
Yolano Village in Woodland with 60 units, and El Rio Villa I in Winters 
with 30 units. Throughout the decades, the organization has expanded 
with new facilities throughout our Yolo County, including facilities in 
Esparto, the Riverbend development, multiple El Rio Villa additions, 
and the acquisition of Las Casitas. The establishment of New Hope 
Community Development Corporation in 1999 enabled the completion of 
pioneering community projects serving hundreds more residents.
  Yolo County Housing's commitment to our community is clear from the 
scope of their programs. Funded through the Federal Department of 
Housing and Urban Development and the California Department of Housing 
and Community Development Office of Migrant Services, the organization 
administers 431 public housing units, serving approximately 920 
residents throughout our region. Yolo County Housing also manages 2,005 
housing vouchers that serve around 3,000 residents, including 
specialized vouchers for veterans, disabled persons, and those in need 
of emergency housing. The organization provides seasonal housing at 
three migrant centers, supporting more than 830 agricultural workers 
and their families annually.
  The organization has rightfully been recognized for its service to 
vulnerable members of our community. Through strong partnerships with 
nonprofits, service agencies, and local governments, Yolo County 
Housing helps provide our residents with stability, opportunity, and 
support. In addition to its core programs, the organization oversees 
community-based properties that house more than 450 individuals. Its 
supporting organization, New Hope Community Development Corporation, 
expands this work by developing low-income housing and offering social, 
educational, and enrichment programs for youth and seniors living in 
public housing communities across our Yolo County.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Yolo County Housing for their 75 years of 
leadership in affordable housing and our community's development. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor them here today for 
their contributions to our district.

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