Housing For All

Carol has experienced homelessness and knows firsthand the difficulty of seeking shelter. Carol plans to address the homelessness crisis by expanding affordable housing and building shelters and transitional homes out of abandoned homes in the 159th.

Carol also wants to fund social programs and mental health treatment to help those who are or are at risk of being homeless. In addition, Carol wants to provide a pathway to homeownership for young adults in the 159th.

““Without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.” ”
— Matthew Desmond, American Sociologist

Policy Highlight

Thanks to legislation Rep Kazeem voted for, the Tax/Rent Rebate Program was expanded in 2023 to assist more people in affording basic necessities and staying in their homes. Specifically, the maximum rebate amount is now $1000, up from $650 in 2022.

What Carol’s Achieved

What Carol’s Done

  • Lobbied for rent control in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  • Provided resources for families in need, particularly the unhoused.

  • Lobbied for expansion of affordable housing across the state.

  • Lobbied for quality senior homes in underserved communities.

What Carol Supports

  • Expansion of affordable housing across the state regardless of zip code.

  • Implement further rent controls in PA municipalities.