Barbi Brewer-Watson, Executive Director of the City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency was approved to join Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Housing Task Force facilitated by Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

“I am very eager to work with other District officials in advocating for housing needs in our region and especially for Kankakee.” states Brewer-Watson. “Improving housing for our residents has a positive ripple effect that benefits our community in so many ways. It is the foundation of community and economic development.”

The objective of the Housing Taskforce is to provide an opportunity to connect, in a grassroots effort, with experts who can provide vision and intuition within the topic of housing. The Housing Taskforce will identify and develop viable solutions to tackle the more pressing housing issues affecting communities. Together, the Taskforce can craft potential solutions consisting of legislation, events, outreach, and more by recognizing the problems. As a Taskforce member, Mrs. Brewer-Watson’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to, attending virtual monthly meetings, generating solutions, establishing programs, conducting research, utilizing networks to promote future events and projects.

“We are proud that Director Brewer-Watson has joined this taskforce and she will represent the City well,” said City of Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis.

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