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Recognizing the City of Beaverton and Mayor Lacey Beaty

Floor Speech

Date: July 22, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. SALINAS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the city of Beaverton and Mayor Lacey Beaty for being selected as 1 of 50 finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors Challenge.

Selected from over 630 global applicants, Beaverton's bold initiative reimagines housing through community-led, intergenerational models that put homeownership within reach for more Oregonians.

Imagine a walkable neighborhood with vibrant shops, restaurants, and community-led events for all residents, a neighborhood that sets up families with the resources and support they need to own a home, a neighborhood where sustainability and accessibility are priorities.

This is Beaverton's dream, and they are making it a reality. At a time when too many families are priced out, this idea addresses unnecessary barriers, high costs, zoning limits, and a lack of housing options through a new and innovative plan to create more starter housing.

I congratulate Mayor Beaty and the entire city of Beaverton for this remarkable achievement and for showing the world what is possible.

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