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David Hohnstein, Housing Inspector

David Hohnstein, Housing Inspector; Council 75, Oregon

As families across the country face mounting problems obtaining and keeping comfortable, affordable housing, AFSCME members work to make decent housing available to everyone. We help economically disadvantaged, disabled and other people improve their quality of life and provide key support in public housing authorities and housing service agencies.

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