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On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood attended a housing summit in Columbus, Nebraska, where he addressed the future of housing in the state. The summit, hosted by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, was well attended with over 200 people present.

During his speech, Congressman Flood highlighted the efforts being made by communities across Nebraska to address housing shortages and promote growth. He specifically commended Columbus for its commitment to building workforce housing, which has contributed to the city's population growth.

"Communities around Nebraska's First Congressional District and across the state are creatively addressing housing shortages as they seek to grow," said Congressman Flood. "Columbus is a great example of a community success – the city's population has jumped. Some would point to the community's ongoing commitment to build workforce housing as a driver for that growth."

The summit provided a platform to showcase the success of Columbus and discuss the challenges that need to be addressed. Congressman Flood emphasized the importance of sharing solutions that can be replicated by other communities to improve the quality of life for their residents.

In addition to delivering the keynote address, Congressman Flood also participated in a panel discussion. The panel included the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Regional Administrator of HUD Great Plains Office, representatives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and other local leaders.

The summit allowed federal officials to hear directly from local stakeholders about the barriers faced by Nebraskans in becoming homeowners. It also highlighted success stories of communities that have implemented creative housing solutions.

During his remarks, Congressman Flood provided attendees with housing market data and insights into the challenges faced by potential home buyers and builders.

The housing summit was an important opportunity for stakeholders to come together and discuss strategies for addressing housing shortages and promoting sustainable growth. By sharing best practices and lessons learned, communities across Nebraska can work towards creating better living conditions for their residents.

Video footage of the housing summit can be found [here](insert link).