—and a majority of Missouri City city council does as well. After all, who wants to be painted as the guy or gal opposing affordable housing for seniors?
The developer of a tax-credit advantaged senior citizen apartment complex was rewarded for his contribution to State Rep Ron Reynolds re-election effort with a favorable resolution in support of the facility construction and a letter of support written by Reynolds himself.
Texas Ethics Commission campaign records reflect Mike Musemech, President of Mgroup Holdings, Inc made an in-kind contribution of $3775.22 for the purchase of mailers for State Rep Ron Reynolds re-election efforts. Campaign finance records reveal the contribution date of January 13, 2016.
With May municipal elections right around the corner and the mayoral & two at-large positions up for re-election, on February 1, 2016 Missouri City city council voted favorably on a resolution in support of the elderly-limitation and tax credit-advantaged complex.
From the meeting minutes:
Consider a resolution in support of the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for housing tax credits for affordable senior rental housing by MGroup Holdings, Inc.; making findings of fact; and containing other provisions related thereto.
Councilmember Wyatt inquired on the number of senior projects for housing tax credits the City has. Senior Planner Thomas Gomez stated there were currently four that are existing, and this request would add to that number. Councilmember Emery inquired if this was a deviation from other senior living developments. Thomas Gomez stated that it was in the City’s ETJ and the land use plan does allocate for this project.
Councilmember Wyatt moved to adopt the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Smith seconded.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
State Representative Reynolds dated his letter of support for the project February 3, 2016—two days after the city council’s unanimous vote.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs administers a competitive 9{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986} housing tax credit program for the development of affordable rental housing for low-income households.
Mgroup Holdings Inc dated its eligibility certification on February 22, 2016.
Exit question—has anyone asked WHY senior citizen housing has reached crisis levels in Missouri City?