Dianne Burnett is running for County Commissioner Seat 3

She believes in Your Right to be Prosperous

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Franklin County Idaho Residents

Creating Affordable Housing Opportunities

What if you could buy your own 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1182 sq-ft home

costing $140k to $200K right now?

What if you could rent to own starting at $1100 per month?

or

What if the County required no bldg permit for any home 800 sq ft or smaller?

What if you could add your own home to your relatives lot?

What if rules / ordinances stop unnecessarily hindering you and others?

Are you ready for simple, liberating, fewer, common sense, rules?

Rules giving property rights to back owners?

Please attend the Planning & Zoning meeting April 17th @ 7pm

to present to our county ways

that will make affordable housing possible.

This first meeting is petitioning to allow tiny houses,

single-wide manufactured & stick built homes at any width

height and length.

Changing the manufactured housing rules of 1998 click here, getting rid

email Dianne Burnett FranklinCountySolutions@gmail.com

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Dear Fellow Residents,

My name is Dianne Burnett, and I am reaching out to you today with a deep sense of purpose and urgency. I am compelled to run for county commissioner because I am dedicated to helping others, and I have witnessed our county struggle under the weight of outdated mindsets that hinder prosperity and perpetuate poverty.

For too long, I have watched as our community grapples with issues that could be addressed with kindness, forward-thinking leadership and proactive measures to help our Fathers, Mothers, Uncles, Aunts, Children, Siblings, Businesses, Neighbors, obtain relief and success.

Despite my efforts to provide assistance through planning and zoning initiatives, and attending commission meetings, I have been met with frustrating limitations due to a lack of authority. It pains me to see my neighbors suffer, trapped in cycles of poverty while those in positions of power remain complacent.

I have come to the realization that I cannot sit idly by any longer. I must step up and be a voice for change. That is why I am seeking your support to become your county commissioner. I believe that together, we can create a county where every individual has the opportunity to prosper and succeed.

My vision for our community is one of collaboration and empowerment. By working together, we can enrich our neighborhoods, innovate for the betterment of all, and foster an atmosphere where prosperity thrives. With your support and the commitment of our united community, I am confident that we can overcome any challenges that stand in our way.

As your commissioner, I pledge to serve with integrity and dedication. I will work tirelessly to introduce policies and programs designed to nurture growth and success at every level. Whether it's through the development of grants or initiatives aimed at promoting education and job training, I am committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can flourish.

But I cannot do this alone. I need your support, your ideas, and your willingness to join me in this journey toward a brighter future for our county. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for considering me as your county commissioner. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work, and I hope you will stand with me in this endeavor.

Sincerely,

Dianne Burnett

FranklinCountySolutions@gmail.com

We are facing uncertainty

We have too many restrictions harming us all

Our Rights Are Increasingly being taken away

I, Dianne Burnett am a doer.

I do what should be done

I will work for you

I will serve you

Your concerns are my concerns

I want to hear your issues, and any solutions

You are important to me

Let's get to work

I want you to be prosperous

Be The One Willing

Be The Inspiration

Seize This Opportunity

Join me, please

We together can do great works that benefit all

Dear Esteemed County Commissioners, Staff, and Candidates,

I trust this letter finds you in high spirits and brimming with enthusiasm for the service ahead. My name is Dianne Burnett, and I am honored to be running for Seat 3 as County Commissioner. As we navigate through the runoff election, I am compelled to reach out to you, not as rivals, but as potential collaborators in our shared mission to uplift and serve our community.

While the electoral process may position us as competitors, it's imperative to recognize that our true competition lies not within each other, but in the challenges our constituents face daily. With this perspective in mind, I extend a heartfelt invitation for us to come together, exchange ideas, and chart a collective path towards progress.

I deeply value the diverse perspectives and priorities that each of you brings to this race. Therefore, I propose a meeting of minds where we can delve into the issues that matter most to you and our constituents. I am eager to listen to your proposed solutions and the actionable steps you envision taking to effect positive change once elected.

Please consider this an open invitation to engage in constructive dialogue. Feel free to reach out to me directly at 208-851-2003. By fostering transparency, cooperation, and mutual respect, we can gain a deeper understanding of our community's needs and forge solutions that benefit us all.

My vision for our county is one of inclusive, prosperity, and opportunity for every resident. I am steadfast in my commitment to creating a transparent environment where every individual can flourish. Together, united in purpose and driven by our shared dedication to service, I believe we can turn this vision into reality.

As County Commissioner, I pledge to champion policies that promote prosperity at the individual level. This includes advocating for sensible ordinances, fostering a knowledgeable and equitable workforce, safeguarding property rights, and exploring innovative revenue streams to build a sustainable tax base. "this does NOT include raising taxes whatsoever".

Let us seize this moment to inspire one another and our community. Together, we possess the power to effect meaningful change, overcome obstacles, and achieve remarkable feats. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with each of you as we embark on this journey of service and transformation.

With unwavering optimism and a firm resolve to make a difference, let us inspire one another as colleagues as we serve our community.

Dianne Burnett Candidate for Seat 3, Franklin County, Idaho Commissioner

208 851 2003

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Do you realize that when Franklin County reaches around 34,000 people, we begin to transition into a county capable of self-sufficiency? With this population milestone, our neighbors, friends, and family members will have abundant opportunities to both live and work here. Tripling our current population of 14,000 plus is an ambitious yet achievable goal that should be pursued without delay. However, ignorance often serves as the breeding ground for poverty, and it is evident that we have lacked the leadership necessary to conduct the essential research to combat poverty-minded practices, policies, and ordinances. We have not served as we should have.

Addressing Resistance to Change

It's important to address the resistance to change often encountered in discussions about growth. Those who oppose change must understand that maintaining the status quo effectively means endorsing poverty and crime. If we desire progress, we must relinquish the desire to control others' properties and instead focus on promoting individual property rights. Growth does not necessitate development against the will of property owners; rather, it entails empowering those who wish to develop and profit from their land. Each property owner should have the freedom to decide the fate of their property without external interference.

Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Development

In order to prosper, Franklin County must prioritize economic diversification and infrastructure development. This encompasses the expansion of shopping and enterprise opportunities, recreational facilities, and housing options. Furthermore, it's imperative that we have full-time commissioners dedicated to the task at hand. The disparity in compensation between our County Attorney and County Commissioners compared to counterparts in Idaho underscores the need for equitable compensation and recognition of the extensive efforts required for effective governance. However part-time anything never lead to a great commitment, nor to success.

Attracting Talent and Fostering Local Development

As someone who desires to bring my family of 40 to Franklin County, I am acutely aware of the challenges posed by the current economic landscape. My daughters, aged 40 and 42, are single mothers earning substantial incomes in Draper, Utah. The prospect of relocating here is hindered by the lack of comparable employment opportunities. Franklin County must prioritize initiatives that attract and retain skilled professionals and businesses. Additionally, we should explore avenues for enterprise development, including securing funds for factories and businesses. A "Franklin County First" policy would ensure that redevelopment money benefits local businesses and contractors, mirroring the successful approach adopted by Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Conclusion

Franklin County stands at a pivotal juncture, poised for transformative growth and prosperity. By embracing change, fostering economic diversification, and prioritizing local development, we can unlock the full potential of our community. Let us seize this opportunity to build a brighter future for Franklin County and its residents.

Unedited First draft from my thoughts

The county could provide affordable housing ASAP implementing any and or all of the above.

Below is a programs for funding. The deadline is in a few Months

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Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE)

Overview:

HUD is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which appropriates $225 million in competitive grant funding for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing and eligible manufactured housing communities. Congress has directed HUD to undertake a competition using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) statutory and regulatory framework for this first-of-its-kind initiative. The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement supports communities in their efforts to maintain, protect, and stabilize manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities (MHCs).

Manufactured housing is a critical piece of the nation’s affordable housing stock that provides a home to over 22 million Americans. Manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities (MHCs) face significant challenges to affordability, resilience, infrastructure, and maintenance that are exacerbated by state titling and local zoning laws, financial pressures from landowners or investors, and extreme weather, natural hazards, and disaster events.

Of the $225 million available in PRICE funding, $200 million is reserved for the main PRICE competition (PRICE Main), of which at least $10 million is intended for Indian tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities and Tribal organizations, and $25 million is reserved for a pilot program (PRICE Replacement Pilot) to assist in the redevelopment of manufactured housing communities as replacement housing that is affordable. The PRICE Main funding will support low- and moderate-income homeowners with manufactured housing units and manufactured housing communities with critical investments such as repairs, infrastructure improvements, upgrades to increase resilience, services like eviction prevention and housing counseling, and planning activities such as those needed to transition to resident-managed communities. The PRICE Replacement Pilot will enable the replacement of manufactured housing units, especially those in disrepair, with up to four units of affordable housing – gently increasing density and ensuring affordability for years to come.

HUD will be accepting applications for PRICE grants to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing and eligible manufactured housing communities. Eligible applicants include local and state governments, Indian Tribes or their Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), multi-jurisdictional entities, resident-controlled MHCs, cooperatives, non-profit entities (including consortia of non-profit entities), Tribal non-profits, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), and Native CDFIs. Entities that partner with one or several residents of eligible manufactured housing communities or that propose to implement a grant program that would assist residents of eligible MHCs are also eligible.

NOTE: Before submitting to HUD, applicants must publish their PRICE application or amendment in its entirety for public comment. The streamlined requirements mandate at least one public hearing for the application and for each substantial amendment and require providing a reasonable notice (at least 15 days) and opportunity for public comment and ongoing public access to information about the use of grant funds. The public comment period must end no less than three calendar days before application submittal to allow the applicant time to consider and incorporate public comments. For more information, please visit Section VI.E.5.a.iii of the NOFO.

Tribal Applicants may choose to follow the public participation requirements outlined in 24 CFR 1003.604 and must certify to HUD that the Tribal Applicant complied with the public participation requirements of 1003.604(a) prior to applying.

Quick Summaries

Notice Of Funding Opportunity:

The NOFO can be viewed here: FY 23 PRICE NOFO. Associated application materials can be found below. This funding was authorized under the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, approved December 29, 2022) (Appropriations Act).

The application deadline is June 5, 2024 at 11:59pm ET (8:59pm PT) on Grants.gov.

HUD strongly recommends you submit your applications at least 48 hours before the deadline and during regular business hours to allow enough time to correct errors or overcome other problems. Grants.gov provides customer support information on its website at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support.html. If you have difficulty accessing the application and instructions or have technical problems, contact Grants.gov customer support center by calling (800) 518-GRANTS (this is a toll-free number) or by sending an email to support@grants.gov.

The full application package must be downloaded through www.grants.gov. The CFDA number is 14.024. Interested applicants may submit questions on the NOFO to the following email address: PRICE@HUD.gov.

PRICE Related Materials:

Who is Eligible to Apply:

  • State Governments

  • Local Governments

  • Multijurisdictional Entities

  • Metropolitan Planning Organizations

  • Resident-controlled MHCs

  • Cooperatives

  • Non-profit entities (including consortia of non-profit entities)

  • CDFIs

  • Indian Tribes or their Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), Tribal non-profits, and Native CDFIs

  • Entities that partner with one or several residents of eligible MHCs or that propose to implement a grant program that would assist residents of eligible MHCs

PRICE NOFO Webinars:

HUD is providing a series of webinars with a specific focus on the PRICE NOFO and application requirements. These one-hour webinars are designed for interested PRICE applicants.

Application Package Materials:

Forms listed in the NOFO:

General FAQs:

Q: What does PRICE stand for?

A: Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement

Q: How much funding has Congress designated?

A: $225 million - $200 million for PRICE Main and $25 million for the PRICE Replacement Pilot

Q: When are applications due?

A: The Application due date will be June 5, 2024. All applications should be submitted no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time (8:59pm Pacific Time) on the stated deadline on grants.gov. 

Q: I’m an individual. Am I able to apply?

A: No. This announcement does not fund individuals. Eligible applicants include local and state governments, multi-jurisdictional entities, resident-controlled MHCs, cooperatives, non-profit entities (including consortia of non-profit entities), CDFIs, and Indian Tribes or their Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), Tribal non-profits, and Native CDFIs.

Q: Where do I submit my application?

A: The NOFO is published on Grants.gov and all applications must be submitted to grants.gov to be eligible for review.

Q: Are Tribal Applicants only considered for the $10 million in reserved funding or can they compete under the overall funding amount?

A: Tribal Applicants are not limited to the minimum $10 million in funding that is intended for Tribal Applicants. Tribal Applicants may qualify for additional funding under both the main PRICE competition and the PRICE Replacement Pilot to assist in the redevelopment of manufactured housing communities as replacement housing that is affordable.

Q: Is the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) eligible to receive assistance under the PRICE Competition NOFO?

A: Yes, there are three ways DHHL could be involved in a PRICE grant.

  1. Hawaii could apply as the State, then subgrant all or a portion of the PRICE grant funds to DHHL for DHHL to administer.
     

  2. DHHL could apply as the designated applicant for the State of Hawaii.
     

  3. DHHL could apply under the final eligible-applicant category identified in the NOFO: “entities that partner with one or several residents of such eligible [manufactured housing] communities or that propose to implement a grant program that would assist residents of such eligible communities.” Please note that if Hawaii submits a separate application as the State, but both Hawaii and DHHL are awarded PRICE grants, Section III.D.4.a of the NOFO provides that “no community or project area may be assisted by more than one PRICE grant.”

I am thanking you and asking you to join with me so that 

We, are together are creating an environment where every individual has the opportunity to prosper and succeed. By working together collaboratively, we strive to enrich our community, innovate for the betterment of all, and cultivate an atmosphere where prosperity thrives. With unwavering commitment and the support of a united community, we embrace the challenge of realizing our vision. Guided by the belief in our individual and collective potential and aided by divine guidance, we together endeavor to achieve remarkable accomplishments. We seek individuals ready to serve, eager to learn, and committed to doing what is necessary for the each persons well-being. Though the journey may be  difficult, arduous and uncertainties may arise, we pledge to exert every effort to fulfill our mission. As Commissioner, my purpose is to facilitate the creation of prosperity at the individual level. Through the development of less restrictive and more sensible reasoning,as well as introducing grants, and programs designed to nurture growth and success, we aim to cultivate an environment where all members of our community can flourish and thrive."

(208)- 851-2003

Dianne@BizLoansLender.com

What Grants and funds can you use to promote prosperity

click below and learn more

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https://commerce.idaho.gov/communities/community-grants/

Barriers to Affordable Housing In Franklin County

Overview:

Housing that is affordable is generally defined as housing a household can afford spending no more than 30% of their income. Many communities throughout the country are unable to create, provide, and maintain sufficient affordable housing units. This webpage is designed to assist those communities as they identify and address the barriers that are keeping them from meeting the need for affordable housing.

Types of Barriers For Housing: For Affordable Housing In today's world where unfolding container homes can be bought on amazon, for $20,000 tiny homes are tailored behind S UV's, Single wide manufactured homes come completely built and ready to roll onto any type of foundation. that are 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and appox 1200 sq-ft we here continue to have old out-dated ordinances that demand at the whims of past self-proclaimed kings restrictions that are not acceptable, and they never were acceptable. I am more than willing to expose the laziness, and carelessness that is now hindering us all. The refusal to do the work, the carelessness of not researching and the indifference of not doing what is needed to repair all of this harm done to us and our children is NOT acceptable, and it was never appreciated.

Our Residents and our children are facing barriers to home ownership due to a range of areas, however it all comes back to PZ staff, and our county commissioners.

The following list gives and some examples of barriers to home ownership that OUR community experiences.

  • Land use controls- Our community has ordinances that are counterproductive to housing and even more so towards affordable housing development. We have NOT addressed these controls!

  • Zoning ordinances- Our Zoning ordinances ARE a hindrance to any type of affordable housing development. Zoning ordinances are our number 1 problem for our small county of 15,500 people founded in 1913, in 1940 our county had 10,229 people. Our zoning and development ordinances take NO thought nor consideration on how to lower the cost to any land owner that wishes to build a house, and we penalize and demand crazy improvements for small subdivisions under 14 lots, making sure to keep develop only affordable to large developers. The county is deaf when it comes to assisting land owners in order to provide more affordable housing for low-mod income households?

  • Building codes- Building codes in our community are NOT conducive to developing new affordable housing? As a county we are allowed to create ordinances that state that no building permit is required for homes under 800 sq-ft with no wider than a 20' span for instance, and you could add, not closer than 300: from any open water. You could go and build your cobb house, grab your family and friends as my grandparents did in 1940, and build your house and be in it in 3 weeks. Lets talk about septic, there are 3 classifications, Here is some nitrate news, 1 bovine or diary cow pees the same amount as 50 average humans., and poops 10 times more proportionately. There are many types of septic systems, we can figure this out.

  • Fees and charges- There are fees that are not needed and that prevent landowners from being able to build, and develop. We need to change our fee structure, including fees for submissions to. PZ and Commissioner plat submissions, among other fees.. These fees in a time where the common family does not have an extra $400 a month need to disappear.. Perhaps prohibitive fees can be due after the build? These fees are counter-conducive to affordable housing development. This county has done nothing to ease the arduous requirements and refusing to use the variance code that ease the headships from draconian ordinances that are ridicules/ The Implementation of these variances are required by the state of Idaho. Nothing is done to ease any burdens, let alone the financial burdens for affordable housing developers on reducing fees or charges that may hinder development.

  • Growth limits- We are NOT growing this community. We stagnant growth and opportunity here and we chase our children away, driving away the most talented upright would be contributors to our our community. There is no voice being heard by our county addressing property rights and doing anything to enable the affordable housing demand of our residents/constituents. Let us be freed from these ongoing forever restrictive policies and ordinances and start serving us, assisting us. I did a poll of 82 women in Franklin county I asked how many children and family members would like to come back and live here if they could afford it, the average number was 28 people per woman ages 60 -80 years of age. For 82 women that was 2,296, using that number there about 25,000 possibly wanting to return home.

While this list is not exhaustive, it provides a starting point to help our community identify and address barriers to affordable housing. As we work through our Consolidated Planning process, we must keep these concerns in mind and work with our community to identify other areas that may be barriers to affordable housing. For more assistance on Affordable Housing Barriers visit the resources and links below.

How Growth works

  1. Founded in 1919, the census of 1920 records Franklin County a having 8,650, people, we should have here today 90,000 people, we've neglected our duty to provide a self sufficient community, driving away our own children.

Resources:

Webinars: Affordable Housing Barriers 4-part series 

The live 4-part webinar series has concluded but you can still view and earn training credit for watching the series. You will find trainings to address several areas of addressing barriers to affordable housing. If there are additional topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to your field rep and let us know how we can assist you.

Funding Opportunities:

Links to HUDExchange:

Links to Regulatory Requirements:

24 CFR 91- Consolidated Planning Requirements

HUD Regulatory Barriers Clearing House- Helps grantees identify barriers and strategies

FY23 Consolidated Appropriations Act- Appropriated funding needs for addressing Barriers to affordable housing

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