Making work-force housing a priority

Back from the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County's annual luncheon, and it was truly heartening to see that work force housing is now a priority of chamber members.

It's been in the news so much this year, clearly, that it's been elevated to a new level of concern. It's great to see the chamber becoming active, and this is another reason to expect continued progress in this area in Centre County.

Thanks to all who are on the front lines in our county, and thanks to those working for affordable housing across Pennsylvania. I met several of those great folks last week when I received our media award from the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania at its conference in Harrisburg.

I told the group numbering in the hundreds that this is a fight that cannot be lost. We must see that affordable housing is provided for our workers, whether in Centre County or elsewhere.

It's a great sign when the chamber shows leadership in this area. Congratulations to those involved.