Congressman Al Green Applauds the Senate’s Confirmation of Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

On Thursday, July 10, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“I applaud the Senate’s confirmation of Secretary Julián Castro to serve as the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Castro is an outstanding public servant who has effectively governed San Antonio for three terms. He has innovated and revitalized a major, multicultural city through his educational, housing, and economic initiatives. Given his credentials and experience, Secretary Castro has the potential to be an effective leader of HUD and charismatic voice for the economically underserved in our nation. I look forward to working with Secretary Castro in my role as member of the Financial Services Committee, where I serve as Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, to expand housing opportunities, support urban revitalization, and eliminate housing discrimination.”