COLUMBIA, MD (February 5, 2025) - In response to the confirmation of Scott Turner as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary, Shaun Donovan, CEO and President of Enterprise Community Partners, released the following statement:

“I extend my congratulations to Scott Turner for his confirmation as our next secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development,” said Shaun Donovan, CEO and President, Enterprise Community Partners. “He is stepping into the role at a critical juncture; we are in the midst of a national housing crisis, broader and deeper than at any point in recent history. Still, this crisis presents an abundance of opportunities for our local, state, and federal entities to collaborate on solutions and policies that support Americans in every part of this country.   

“I’m looking forward to working alongside Sec. Turner to confront the very concerns he mentioned in his hearing – from rising homelessness to increased rental costs – and help unlock every tool in the toolbox and then some, to accomplish our shared goals. 

 “Alongside Sec. Turner, Enterprise will continue to advocate for the solutions that can help American families and create and preserve more affordable homes in every corner of this country. Together, we can turn a new page on the state of housing in our country and ensure every American has an affordable place to call home.”