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By Angela ShepherdGEVS

Theres a lot of good things happening in the Greenfield Exempted Village School District, and the board of education got an update on some of those at its regular meeting on Monday, May 16.

Director of instruction, Alisa Barrett, provided a brief review of the year, starting things off with the progress with the districts Visible Learning Plan. Last years focus was on learning intentions and success criteria and this school year, which is the second full year of the journey to creating visible learners, the focus has been on feedback.

Another item highlighted by Barrett is building the instructional leadership of building administrators. Throughout this school year, building principles have led the monthly professional development sessions, which have been centered around learning intentions, success criteria, and feedback. Another aspect of these sessions are what Barrett called learning walks, where administrators visit classrooms and observe and talk to students. Its a way to monitor implementation of the visible learning, and also a great way to gauge progress.

Barrett noted, as did Superintendent Quincey Gray later in the meeting, that now when a student is asked about how and what they are learning, no one says they dont know, instead, students are able to articulate what they are learning and how they are learning it.

Barrett also touched on the success of the LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) study that will see 44 staff members going into their second year of this training, and a second cohort beginning next year with a new round of educators entering the training. The training was previously explained by Barrett to be an intense professional development program that teaches our teachers the brain science behind reading.

She also spoke about the Ohio Writing Project (OWP) through Miami University that is helping middle school teachers learn strategies for writing instruction. It is something that is providing middle school students valuable writing experience, and its a program Barrett said will not only be continued into next school year, but will be expanded to more grades and subject areas.

In other business, Gray recognized four businesses with certificates from the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) for their outstanding contribution to the district. Those businesses recognized were Merchants National Bank, Murray-Fettro Funeral Home, Greenfield Research and Roman Family Health Care.

In other matters, one of the employment recommendations approved by the board was for 2017 McClain graduate Madison Schumacher to be the new agriculture science teacher.

Schumacher was present at the meeting, and upon the approved recommendation and following congratulations from board members, Schumacher said she was very grateful to come home and teach something she is so passionate about. Schumacher was an integral member of the McClain FFA and agricultural department when she was in high school and she said plans to carry on McClains robust program.

Other employment recommendations approved included Toni Lewis, high school counselor; Kassie Hutchinson, annual; Jarrod Haines, senior class advisor; Mark Bihl, junior class advisor and girls basketball assistant; Carolyn Arthurs, sophomore class advisor; Ashley Kesler, freshman class advisor; Nate Luke, high school robotics, high school technology aide, and boys track assistant; Angie Barber, National Honor Society; Rachel Soards, art club and Quick Recall advisor; Loretta Flora, dramatics, high school vocal music, and middle school swimming; Eleanor Wait, dramatics assistant; Jenny Mustard, student council advisor; Audrey Case, student council assistant; Lori Tuttle, Drug Free Clubs of America; John Wilson, honor guard; Tracey Cokonougher, assistant athletic director and ticket manager; Keith Penwell, summer and winter weight room; Steve Roble, cross country and boys track; Katie Joosse, cross country assistant and junior high track; Vanessa Penwell, football and basketball cheerleading advisor; Kelly Bolender, assistant football and basketball cheer advisor; Nick McNeal, boys soccer and boys swimming; Marcia Starkey, soccer assistant; Jarrod Haines, girls basketball; Drew Hamilton, girls track head coach and girls basketball assistant; Leann Theiman, seventh grade girls basketball; Jeana McNeal, girls swimming; Karen Mullikin, Buckskin technology aide; Andrea Stark, junior high cheerleading for football and basketball; Derrick Lyons, girls golf; Rich Bivens, football assistant and wrestling head coach; Evan McGlone, football assistant; Tim Gossett, football assistant; Devin Penwell, eighth grade football; Tyler Carman, girls soccer and bowling; Taylor Alsop, volleyball; Kyndall Penwell, volleyball assistant; Kaleb Shepherd, soccer assistant; Kaleigh Easter, eighth grade volleyball; and Blain Bergstrom, volunteer soccer assistant.

As part of the consent agenda, board members accepted the resignation of Annemarie Brier, the music teacher at Greenfield Elementary; the resignation of Sarah Ahrendt, high school language arts teacher; and the resignation of assistant district treasurer SueAnn Baird effective Jan. 1, 2023 for retirement purposes. Also approved on the consent agenda was summer employment of student technology workers as well as for student cleaning crew workers for the bus garage.

The next regular meeting of the Greenfield Exempted Village School District Board of Education is scheduled for June 27 at 7 p.m. at the central office boardroom. For information and updates, go to the district website at greenfield.k12.oh.us or go to the districts social media pages. The individual buildings also have Facebook pages. The districts central office may be reached by calling (937) 981-2152.

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The outside perception of the Colorado football program is that the Buffaloes are in for another rough season.

Coming off a 4-8 campaign in 2021, VegasInsider.com has an over/under of 3.5 for the Buffs win total for this year. The ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) projects 3.2 wins with a 6.3% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. Both of those FPI numbers are last in the Pac-12 behind even an Arizona team that is 1-23 in its 24 games.

As the Buffs wrapped up their spring workouts last month, however, head coach Karl Dorrell told BuffZone that hes confident in where the Buffs are headed and not concerned with outside expectations.

A lot of the expectations that we feel inside the program are probably more important than what the perception is outside the program, Dorrell said. Our expectations are to compete every year to get ourselves in the thick of contending for the (Pac-12) South Division and in playing great football. I dont think thats really going to ever change.

I dont ever talk to them about what people think about us. Its really whats in the building, whats important to us, and then proving our worth every time we go out there and play.

Low expectations from outside the building are no surprise.

In 2021, CU had an offense that was among the worst in the country and a defense that was OK.

From that offense, the Buffs lost their most explosive playmaker (receiver Brenden Rice) and top running back (Jarek Broussard) to the transfer portal. Rice now plays at Southern California and Broussard at Michigan State. Another starting receiver, Dimitri Stanley, left CU for Iowa State.

The defense was decent at times, but inconsistent, ultimately finishing seventh in the Pac-12 in points allowed (26.7 per game). The Buffs lost six of their best defenders, including three linebackers Nate Landman and Carson Wells and defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson to graduation. Three starters in the secondary cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon (USC) and Christian Gonzalez (Oregon) and safety Mark Perry (TCU) all transferred.

CU didnt fill the holes with proven veterans from the transfer portal. Instead, the Buffs are relying on young players to step up, while counting on a handful of transfer additions to succeed in bigger roles than they had at their previous schools.

Given all of that, its no surprise that the outsiders dont think much of the Buffs, but Dorrell has been pleased with the offseason.

Theres no question theres a stronger commitment within the team, he said. Theyre working hard. Theyre doing what weve asked of them. I think the team is creating a strong bond. I think a lot of those things were missing in other years. Theres a lot of room for progress and fast progress when we have a team thats on the same page. Were going to just keep riding the stages of growth that weve made all the way through summer and well see where it takes us, but I liked the path where were headed.

Dorrell added that the Buffs got better at a faster rate this offseason than in his previous two years in Boulder.

I already feel were ahead of where we were a year ago, he said. But how much further can we go?

While CU will rely on a lot of youth in several areas of the roster, there is a more veteran coaching staff in place, especially on offense. Dorrell replaced six of his 10 assistants in the offseason, including four of the five on offense.

Theres a pretty defined system thats in place and I think thats the biggest thing (fans) will see, Dorrell said of the offense, led by first-year coordinator Mike Sanford. Theyll see that well have answers off of most things that we do.

Defensively, Dorrell likes the depth on the line and said the linebackers are more comfortable in our system this year. Despite losing several key players in the back and relying on a lot of youth, Dorrell said, I believe our secondary play is the best its been right now. We havent even played a game yet, but I feel like theyre better than where weve been the last two years.

The real test, of course, will come in the fall. The Buffs still have their entire summer program and preseason camp ahead of them before the Sept. 2 opener against TCU. But, while outsiders overlook the Buffs, Dorrell carries confidence into the summer.

Its more the excitement about what we can do when they get back after May? he said. Having a great summer, having a great training camp and seeing what it looks like then. But I feel good about where we are at this point.

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Start with the Big Five

Security metrics reported to the board need to be clear, actionable and impactful. In other words, they must be aligned with business goals and stated in terms that are immediately understandable. Here are five business areas that a CISO should consider when building out metrics-based reporting for a board of directors and other business leaders:

These metrics will demonstrate where and how well the program is working by articulating how much revenue is being protected, how security initiatives improve efficiency and productivity, and where the gaps lie.

Each of these metrics must be based on a clear understanding of the companys goals. To gain this level of awareness, CISOs should work with senior management and business unit heads to learn which systems, data and assets would have the biggest impact if compromised.

The practice of discussing cybersecurity threats and their potential impact can build rapport with various business teams while also providing a broader understanding of the issues and uncovering potential solutions. In addition, when the security team communicates with colleagues who generate revenue, especially the sales and marketing teams, admins gain a deeper understanding of what drives revenue, which can help them better identify sensitive data. This exercise can also give insight into what would happen, in terms of revenue, if that data were to be compromised or made unavailable.

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A business impact analysis is a vital tool for revealing high-priority assets, their overall value, and the current amount of protection for each. It can help prioritize incident response for various assets and help the CISO identify how security programs contribute to the companys revenue. Such an analysis can be especially helpful for CISOs who have come up through the technical side of the business and may have a lower comfort level with business issues.

A clear understanding of corporate goals and paths to revenue can clarify how implementing the security strategy will help the organization and its employees in accomplishing their goals. Researching threats the organization will likely face in the coming months can identify where gaps in security lie. The CISO can then discuss the most important threats and describe what it will take to close them.

With these steps, the CISO can move beyond being simply the provider of compliance checks to become a true business enabler. By taking a business-first approach, security can serve as a bridge between the board and the IT and security team. A focus on the most critical measurements understandable, actionable and impactful will lead to clear communication of the current and desired security posture in terms that the audience understands instinctively. What better way to advocate for funding where it is really needed?

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As the states Democratic leaders weigh how to spend a record $97.5 billion budget surplus, they also are grappling with how best to keep many vulnerable Californians out of poverty with federal stimulus dollars waning and high inflation devouring household budgets.

Some advocates say the revised budget Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Friday wont do enough. To address inflation, Newsom is proposing to devote $18.1 billion in state funds.

His lead proposal, estimated to cost about $11.5 billion, would refund $400 each to most of the states car owners, with the aim of easing the burden of high gas prices. Newsom also included $750 million to fund public transit for free for three months.

Activists said the car owner refund would not be targeted enough toward those needing the most help.

At the end of the day, the state budget should be about ensuring every Californian can afford housing, food, child care, health care, and education opportunities, said Chris Hoene, executive director of the California Budget & Policy Center.

Experts say low-income Californians are struggling the most with a volatile economic recovery marred by high housing costs and pricier basic necessities. And critics said the budget proposal doesnt go far enough to help lower-income households weather high inflation.

Mayra Paniagua, a part-time tax preparer in Ventura County whose family of five lives frugally on a combined income of $44,000, said she would welcome any relief as she has seen expenses climb this year.

Its been hard, Paniagua said. We stretch our money, and try to save as much as possible, especially for what we need.

But the California Democrats who control state government are at odds over how they should spend on the states poorest.

Mayra Paniagua, part-time tax preparer and mother of three

Some are advocating the state extend expiring federal stimulus programs. Others say the eligibility of programs should be expanded to include more people.

They have about a month to come to an agreement, as the legislature is constitutionally required to pass a budget by June 15. Then, Newsom has 15 days to act, before the new budget takes effect July 1.

Republican lawmakers, who are so small a minority they have virtually no say over spending, blame inflation on the policies of the majority party. Democrat-rule has made this state unaffordable, James Gallagher, the Assembly Republican leader from Yuba City, said last week.

Gallagher and other Republicans have blamed the states gas tax, which Democrats raised in 2017 under Brown to repair roads and bridges and expand mass transit, as a contributor to higher prices at the pump. Gallagher also has blamed the states climate change agenda for driving up the cost of utilities.

The federal stimulus is credited with boosting the fortune of the states least well off.

The states poverty rate fell from 16.2% in 2019 to 12.3% in 2020, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

But experts caution that inflation and the expiration of federal programs could threaten that progress. Without the child tax credit, for instance, 1.7 million children are at risk of falling deeper into poverty, the Budget & Policy Center has said.

More than half of Californias residents with incomes below $50,000 were struggling to pay for food, housing, and medical costs in March and April. Black, Latino and other families of color were among those most likely to be struggling, the center reported.

Weve got a strong labor market, said Sarah Kimberlin, a senior policy analyst with the center. But even if you can find a job, that doesnt mean that you can afford to pay the rent and get food on the table.

The governor unveiled a variety of other measures he said were aimed at easing the inflation burden. Those proposals included $2.7 billion in rental assistance and $1.4 billion in past-due utility bill assistance. He also proposed a waiver of child care fees for low-income families estimated to cost $157 million.

Sarah Kimberlin, senior policy analyst at the California Budget & Policy Center

Newsom also proposed $933 million be used to provide cash payments of $1,500 for hospital and nursing home workers, while reserving $304 million for health insurance premium assistance for families.

To offset freighting costs, the governor proposed a $439 million pause on the states diesel tax.

The governor also announced that the states minimum wage is set to increase to $15.50 an hour next year due to the inflation hike.

Some Democratic legislators and their allies are pushing Newsom to take a different approach.

Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, a Los Angeles Democrat, plans to promote a bill he authored that would enable the state to extend the expired federal child tax credit. Santiagos bill, backed by United Ways of California, would provide a $2,000 payment per child to families that earn $30,000 a year or less.

It is a chance for the Legislature to send a clear message of prioritization, said Anna Hasselblad, director of public policy for United Ways of California.

Any form of relief would be welcome to Paniagua, a 38-year-old mother of three living with her husband in a two-bedroom apartment in the coastal Ventura County city of Port Hueneme.

In a phone interview, Paniagua said her family survived the pandemic only because her husband kept his job at a local nursery. He is undocumented, she said, and so would not have qualified for 2020 federal relief.

In 2021, her family benefited from state stimulus checks for the undocumented, she said, and from goods from a local food pantry and some CalFresh benefits available to her because her son was enrolled in school.

This year, she said, the high cost of living has stretched her family thin. With her rent increasing $200 in July to $2,100 a month, she has taken to using the Flipp phone app to search for deals on necessities such as milk, yogurt and baby formula for her 7-month-old baby girl.

Gone are any trips to the movies, or the occasional splurge on In-N-Out burgers, a favorite of her children, she said.

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Ramiro Rodriguez Jr. and Israel Silva

With Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez Jr. winning the election, posthumously, the city now has to hold a special election to determine who will become the new leader of Palmhurst.

A special election is like a reset, nullifying the original election. Within 120 days of making the May election results official, the city has to schedule a special election; political hopefuls, once again, have the opportunity to submit a candidate application for the position. According to the meeting agenda, Palmhurst City Council will make the election results official on May 16.

Rodriguez Jr., who sought reelection after being mayor for 23 years, died on April 5, after it was too late to remove his name from the ballot. With family and friends still advocating on his behalf and some residents unaware he was deceased, the late Rodriguez Jr. won the mayoral race. He received 330 votes (58.2 percent) and opponent Israel Silva received 237 votes (41.8 percent.)

Despite losing the election, Silva remains in good spirits and plans to run again in the special election.

Even though we didnt come out ahead, I think there is enough support, Silva said. I feel like those citizens are looking for someone to speak on their behalf, and thats why I need to continue to run for mayor. I dont want to let those people down.

The 50-year-old has been on the Palmhurst City Council for 12 years but decided to run for mayor because he wants to take the city in a new direction. Some of the matters he would like to address as mayor include the sew system, public parks, street maintenance and lighting and the possible creation of a chamber of commerce.

But Silvas main reason for running is to increase transparency in the city. The business owner said people expressed concerns about not knowing when the city schedules meetings and which decisions the city council makes.

My push was always transparency thats something that I know a lot of the citizens are asking for because we havent had it in 58 years, he said.

Silva is a business owner that has lived in Palmhurst for about 18 years. Although he has learned more about the community since taking office 12 years ago, he said he has continued to learn about the people of Palmhurst since running for mayor. He plans to use the same campaign strategy for the special election block walking, grassroots efforts and staying positive.

Well try again, and well continue talking to citizens, making sure that I understand what the needs are, what the wants are, he said.

ELECTION WINNERS

Although the mayoral race needs a special election, voters did election two Palmhurst City Council members on May 7. Incumbent Robert Salinas won the majority with 376 votes (66.79 percent) against Carlton Martin, who received 187 votes. Newcomer Hugo Gutierrez won the place 4 race with 321 votes (57.2 percent) against Mary Ann Gonzalez, who received 240 votes.

Salinas has held the place 3 position for 16 years and is the current mayor pro tem, so he became responsible for the mayoral duties after Rodriguez Jr. died.

Following Election Day, Salinas said he had never worked so hard, and he felt elated that the votes put their faith in him again.

Ive got a dedication to the city, the 73-year-old said. I just love our city. I think that I could do some good here.

Place 4 winner Gutierrez said although he is feeling a little overwhelmed, he is excited to get down to business. The 44-year-old said he hopes to continue the work of the previous mayor and make sure Palmhurst stays the way its supposed to be. Although he plans to promote growth, he said he wants to do it in a way that does not interfere with the peoples enjoyment of their homes.

Gutierrez said physical activity plays a significant role his personal life, and he wants to bring that passion to the city through wellness events that involve the community.

Im glad the campaign is over. Its a necessary evil to get election, but the real work begins now, the place 4 winner said. Weve got four years to accomplish a lot of goals and to really set the path of the city for the next five to 15 years, and were really excited to do it.

Palmhurst City Council will canvass the results on May 16. Once the city council makes the results official, a judge can swear Salinas and Gutierrez into office.

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The story often is told that no people were living on the wooded High Banks opposite Franklinton at the Forks of the Scioto when the Ohio General Assembly chose the place to be the new capital city of Columbus in 1812.

Although this generally was true a few squatters were about the account ignores the fact that people had been living here for several thousand years.

The Native American tribes of Wyandot, Delaware and Shawnee had left the Ohio country prior to the founding of Columbus. Prior to their arrival, central Ohio had been home to the prehistoric Adena, Hopewell and other people for hundreds of years. These people left behind characteristic earthen enclosures for burial, ceremony and defense. They came to be called the Mound Builders.

That brings us to Mound Street.

When surveyor Joel Wright was commissioned to lay out the town of Columbus, he did so rather efficiently, giving most north-south streets such numerical names asThird, Fourth and Fifthand giving governmentally descriptive names to the east-west streets, such as State, Town and Rich. The exceptions were the two main streets of High and Broad.

And then came Mound Street.

Laying out streets in a forest, Wright soon discovered a 40-foot-high mound in the middle of High Street. Skirting the problem, he curved High Street around the mound and named the crossing thoroughfare Mound Street. And there things stood for some time, with local people using clay from the mound for occasional buildings.

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But eventually, a large mound was in the way of a growing capital city. In 1888, local journalist James Linn Rogers, a great-grandson of founder Lucas Sullivant, described what occurred next.

One of the most pretentious mounds of the county was that which formerly occupied the crowning point of the highland on the eastern side of the Scioto River … on the southeast corner of Mound and High streets in Columbus. Not a trace of this work is left. … When the first settlers came, it was regarded as a wonder. Yet it was not spared. The expansion of the city demanded its demolition and therefore this grand relic of Ohios antiquity was swept away.

From the best information to be had at this time, the mound must have been quite 40 feet in height above the natural surface of the river terrace or bluff. It is said to have been a shapely and graceful structure, with gradual slopes in all directions, save to the southward, where the declination was somewhat abrupt. … As was usual with such works, it was in the form of a truncated cone, and if we accept its reported height, its diameter on the level surface at the top was certainly one hundred or more feet. … That its proportions were ample is attested by the fact that a large double frame house stood on its summit. Dr. Young, who erected this building, was in later years succeeded in its occupancy by several well-known families of the town.

Oak trees 3 feet in diameter grew upon the mound in those days, and it is stated that five large locust trees were rooted in the level surface on its summit. Such was the condition of the work up to the time when the citys streets encroached upon its slopes. When its destruction began (in the early 1830s), two forces of excavators pushed into it from north to south until they met, and High Street became continuous in a straight line.

The outer covering of the mound consisted of hard clay followed successively and regularly down to the base by stratifications of gravel and sand, much of which now forms the bed of some of the principal streets of the neighborhood. While the excavation was going on, many human bones were unearthed which crumbled to dust as soon as exposed to the air but were probably not remains of the mound building race. … All who remember the opening of this mound have a mite of information to add to the story of its demolition. One says utensils of various kinds were found; another that trinkets were discovered; a third that the father of the late William Platt found a skull so large it would go over his head; a fourth that a silver buckle was turned up by the spade and so on.

But none of these statements can now be verified by the identification of the articles taken from the mound, every trace of them having been lost. … The natural elevation is such that when artificially increased 40 feet, an extensive view of the upper Scioto Valley was obtained, and this has led to the general belief that the mound was a prominent signal station from which communication by beacon light could be had.

In any case, a bit of the mound does survive. Clay from the mound was used to make bricks for the new 2-story statehouse in 1816. When that building burned in 1852, the bricks from the burned building were used in the new statehouse still standing on Statehouse Square.

Local historian and author Ed Lentz writes the As It Were column for ThisWeek Community NewsandThe Columbus Dispatch.

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New release includes a MOVEit Add-in for Microsoft Outlook that makes securing files with MOVEit simple, intuitive and easy to deploy across the entire organization

BURLINGTON, Mass., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider ofinfrastructure software,today announced the release of Progress MOVEit2022, the secure, automated Managed File Transfer (MFT) software that can be deployed both on premise and in the cloud. Witha new add-in for Microsoft Outlook and advanced security and usability features, MOVEit 2022 makes it easier than ever for organizations to securely and intuitively share sensitive files.

Those who routinely transfer financial, personal and other sensitive data who are concerned about data security, accessibility and compliancewhile also maintaining controlneed a strong MFT solution, said Stewart Bond, Director, Data Integration and Intelligence Software Research at IDC. Only then can they address these needs in a reliable and automated way while also eliminating data errors, reducing costs, and making transfers easy for both IT and end users.

Progress MOVEit 2022 makes it easy for users to safely transfer data and collaborate with each otherall while improving business scalability and minimizing IT burden. Enhancements in the MOVEit portfolio include:

Additional improvements in MOVEit 2022 include Windows Server 2022 support in Progress MOVEit Transfer and Progress MOVEit Automation and expanded ICAP Anti-Virus/Data Loss Prevention compatibility in MOVEit Transfer.

As more enterprise employees create and share increasing amounts of sensitive content, the risk of a data leak, whether accidental or intentional, grows, said John Ainsworth, EVP Enterprise Application Experience Products, Progress. With MOVEit 2022, users can manage all of their sensitive data transfers between partners, customers, users and systems from a single pane of glass, giving them complete visibility and control over where data goes and ensuring the highest levels of security.

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Thank you, Mr President, and Id like to thank the Special Representative and Ms Edwar for their briefings.

The United Kingdom commends the continued work of the Special Representative and the whole Mission in Iraq you have our full support.

The UK urges Iraqs political leaders to work together swiftly and peacefully to form a government which delivers in earnest for the Iraqi people. A government that can address and tackle the considerable challenges that Iraq faces, including on security, climate change and economic reform.

On security, the UK reiterates, in particular, its condemnation of the Iranian ballistic missile attack on Erbil on 13 March. Our support for the security and stability of the state of Iraq remains steadfast.

On climate change, we welcome the efforts of the Government of Iraq to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, as weve heard about today, including the recent creation of a committee to oversee the preparation of national strategies. We thank UN agencies for their continued support on climate change and urge regional neighbours to engage with the Government of Iraq on water security.

On economic reform, Iraqs economy faces significant structural risks. Urgent reform is necessary so that Iraq is able to provide livelihoods and essential services for the next generation of Iraqis. A new government would be able to accelerate and implement Iraqs ambitious economic reform agenda and prioritise improving Iraqs business environment.

We also remain concerned at the continued displacement of approximately 1.2 million Iraqis. We urge a new government to work closely with the Humanitarian Coordinator to prioritise the reintegration of Iraqs remaining IDPs including ensuring civil documentation for all displaced persons so they can access their rights and services.

We welcome the first meeting between the Federal Ministry for Oil and the Kurdistan Regional Government, following the federal Supreme Courts oil and gas ruling. We encourage continued dialogue on this to find a sustainable solution.

We would also like to thank the Special Representative for her update on missing Kuwaiti and third country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property. This is an important issue and we commend the Special Representative for maintaining her focus on it.

Mr President, all of the challenges weve heard about today require the formation of a stable government in Iraq, and so Id like to finish by reiterating the importance of rapid progress on this.

I thank you.

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Mayor Greg Fischer today joined fair and affordable housing advocates in the mixed-income Park Springs subdivision to declare this week Affordable Housing Week in the city of Louisville celebrating progress made, and calling on state and local leaders to continue work to expand affordable housing options.

I am proud that we were able to commit $106 million toward affordable housing during my three terms, because these dollars translate to real impact in our community and a difference in the lives of Louisvillians. It is a tremendous achievement that would not have been possible without the support of Metro Council and partners like the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and affordable housing developers, the Mayor said.

To date, those funds have created or preserved more than 5,000 affordable housing units in Louisville. Prior to Mayor Fischers administration, investments in affordable housing totaled only $7 million.

During the press conference, Rob Locke, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville, highlighted his agencys partnership with the city to create affordable housing, as well as the need for more.

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville has helped 575 families become homeowners in our community over the last few decades, but we had 900 families apply for our program last month. The need for affordable housing is greater than ever, and Habitat is grateful for Mayor Fischers commitment to this important cause, Locke said. Habitat supports the spectrum of affordable housing but focuses on the equity-building path of homeownership. We celebrate the fact that 125 of our 575 homebuyers have paid off their mortgages!

In addition to dedicated funding, Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is identifying other ways to promote affordable housing. As part of its equity review of the Land Development Code, for example, the Office of Planning & Design Services is considering way to amend the citys land use regulations to encourage construction of a variety of housing types, such as duplexes, townhomes, cottage courts and other multiplexes, throughout Louisville.

In 2019, LMG and the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund released a Housing Needs Assessment, which identified that Louisville needs more than 31,000 new units of affordable housing to meet the need for housing among the citys lowest income residents.

Our work is not done, Mayor Fischer said. To meet the current and growing demand, we must continue investing in and incentivizing the development of affordable housing and find new ways to encourage a variety of housing options across Jefferson County.

Tony Curtis, executive director of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, noted that the cost to meet the housing needs of families with the lowest incomes, at or below 30% area median income, is currently projected to be over $5 billion.

"While we have made great strides recently in funding affordable housing through the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund and American Rescue Plan funding commitments, there remains a lot of work to be done to create housing opportunity and housing choice for all Louisvillians, across all of Louisville, Curtis said. The Metropolitan Housing Coalition is committed to advocating for attainable housing for all by reforming the land development code to create housing choice and opportunity, by identifying a dedicated funding source for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, by creating wealth building opportunities to eliminate the 22,000 homeownership gap between Black and White households, and through other efforts. This is not a district by district issue; this is a citywide issue of the utmost importance."

Kentucky Affordable Housing Coalition has continued to push for state action to make investing in affordable housing more attractive and to help cities across Kentucky.

With inflation on the rise, it is critical that members of our communities, such as veterans, retiring seniors, teachers, first responders, and those entering the workforce for the first time have a home that will meet their budget and not break the bank, said Michael Gross, vice president of Kentucky Affordable Housing Coalition. We have been working diligently to pass a state housing tax credit in Kentucky and will continue to fight for the passage of this bill, but we need your help. Talk to your local and state officials and continue to let them know about the critical need for affordable housing in Kentucky.

The Coalition noted that a 5-year State Workforce and Affordable Housing Tax Credit would lead to the construction of over 6,500 affordable housing units, creation of 3,500 jobs annually, and over $178 million in state and local tax revenues, according to current estimations.

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