At this year's conference, participants can look forward to hearing from HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims. As an innovative leader with an exciting vision for the future of our nation's communities, Ron Sims is nationally recognized for his work on transportation, homelessness, climate change, health care reform, urban development and affordable housing. As the second most senior official at HUD and head of HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Sims is responsible for managing the Department's day-to-day operations, a nearly $40 billion annual operating budget, and the agency's 8,500 employees. Sims has a strong record on both fair housing and social justice.
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