With Congress currently debating the federal budget for fiscal year 2012, over fifty national organizations have once again come together in support of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. By issuing this joint letter to leadership in both the House and Senate, Smart Growth America and our partner organizations have sent the message to Congress that we support the Partnership’s programs that help rebuild local economies, make the most of federal investments and build strong, healthy, and vibrant communities.

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The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations United States Capitol, Room S-128 Washington, DC 20510	The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Committee United States Capitol, Room S-206 Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Patty Murray Subcommittee Chair Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and Related Agencies 133 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510	The Honorable Susan Collins Subcommittee Ranking Member Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and Related Agencies 123 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Chairman Inouye, Ranking Member Cochran, Subcommittee Chair Murray, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Collins:

As Congress considers the fiscal year 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations, we, the undersigned group of concerned organizations, urge you to support the programs that help communities across America rebuild their local economies and improve their fiscal stability.

We urge you to support the Partnership for Sustainable Communities and related grant programs in the fiscal year 2012 T-HUD Appropriations Bill. The Partnership for Sustainable Communities helps community leaders get the most out of each federal or state dollar invested in their neighborhoods. These programs make federal investments go even further by helping local leaders leverage private sector investment, save money in municipal budgets, and help families with housing and transportation costs – all while creating jobs.