I am writing in support of passage of HB247. It is a fact, as stated by HUD Sec. Fudge,during the House Oversight committee meeting last week that many public housing authorities have problems. The public housing authority where i formerly lived in Charlottesville had been cited by HUD for deficiencies. Additionally, many of the public housing units are OLD and constructed with very cheap materials. These 2 factors place residents of public housing at risk for health impacts. Many residents are our elderly and children. Both these populations are susceptible to the environmental impacts of aging buildings. It is not the fault of the residents' that funding from HUD's operational budget is not adequate and HAS NOT been for quite some years. Housing is a Human Right that I vigorously support. Having a safe and healthy home option benefits the community in so many ways. The ability of residents to seek redress is foundational. These changes will enhance that foundational principle. Thank you for your time and attention to this Bill. Respectfully, Nancy Carpenter Spotsylvania County resident mobile: 540-718-7196