WSR 05-24-124

HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION


[ Filed December 7, 2005, 10:01 a.m. ]


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


     The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (the "commission") will hold an open public hearing for the purpose of accepting public comment on the biennial review of amendments to the commission's housing finance plan, as required by laws governing the commission. The public hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2006, at the Commission Offices, 1000 Second Avenue, in its Board Room, 28th Floor, Seattle, WA.

     The state housing finance plan provides the general policies of the commission and specific policies with regard to the programs of the commission. The plan outlines the manner in which the commission intends to issue bonds and allocate and use other financial resources during the period in accordance with the goals and objectives of the plan.

     The commission is encouraging public comment on the proposed housing finance plan. Interested parties and individuals are encouraged to send written comments to the commission at the address provided below or to attend the public hearing. A copy of the proposed document may be obtained by telephone at 1-800-767-4663; e-mail at april.kristjansson@wshfc.org; or by written request to the commission and will be available at the commission as of this publication date.

     Written public comment is invited, but must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2006, in the offices of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98104-1046. Verbal testimony will be heard from all interested members of the public attending the hearing. The commission will consider the public testimony and written comments in potential changes made to its housing finance plan.

Kim Herman

Executive Director