Attainable Housing

Policy Committee    April 30, 2026

ALLENTOWN, April 30 – Between rising housing costs, a lack of housing inventory and an aging housing stock, the housing crisis is one of the most pressing challenges facing Pennsylvanians today. The House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion in Allentown Thursday, led by Rep. Ana Tiburcio (D-Lehigh), with housing advocates and officials to discuss what can be done to help make it easier for residents to access housing. 

• Host: Rep. Ana Tiburcio, D-Lehigh
• Testifiers:
  • Michael Patterson- Regional Property Manager, Pennrose Management Company
  • Kelly Yan- Developer, Pennrose Management Company
  • Morgan Boyd- Special Assistant to the Secretary, Pa. Dept. of Community and Economic Development
  • Trevor Tormann- Chief Planner, City of Allentown Bureau of Planning & Zoning
  • Terry Grier- Chief Lending Officer, First Commonwealth Credit Union

Agenda + Testimony

• Roundtable agenda and testimony: Attainable Housing

Media Release

• House Majority Policy Committee continues work to address PA housing crisis, April 30, 2026

Photos

• Click here to view photos of the roundtable discussion