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Policy 31 on page 43. The AMH recommends several modifications to this policy. -4. A study of the implications of state tax policies on the production of affordable housing. -5. Projects or programs of the MHFA should be consistent with regional and local plans. -role 2. should read: Increased funding for the "circuit breaker" property tax refund or equivalent programs for very low income renters. Policy 32 on page 44. The AMM does not disagree with this policy but believes that cities should be allowed to use CDBG funds for planning purposes (i.e. revising local comp plans to comply with this policy). Policy 34 on page 45. The word "opportunities" should be added after the word "housing" and before "for" on the third line of this policy and after "housing" and before "in" in the fourth line. First paragraph on page 25. The AMM has serious reservations about the "Community Index" concept and therefore does not support this statement as written. Policy 19 on page 26. The AMM supports this poliey. Policy 37 on page 47. The AMM believes the second paragraph of this policy should be rewritten. After "applicants" and before "in" in the third line, "to the exclusion of others" the committee believes that some local preference is okay to protect their own needy residents. Policy 37 on page 47. The AMM feels the first paragraph should be written to be more positive, i.e. The Council will recommend continued funding- -which has made - -. This change would tend to recognize communities which have done a good job with family housing if written in that fashion. The "carrot" rather than the "stick" approach. Policy 39 on page 48. The AMM agrees with this policy but believes the Council should indicate its strong support for the continuation of the section 8 housing programs. Policy 40 on page 48. The AMM strongly supports this policy. 15. Consumer Information/Protection. (pages 50-51) Policy 43 on Tenant Rights. The AMM has strong reservations -8-