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Maui Mayor: ‘The State Of Our County Is Heartbroken’ But Recovery Will Happen

Bissen laid out his plans to address the housing crisis seven months after the Aug. 8 fires killed at least 101 people and destroyed much of Lahaina and parts of Kula. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen delivered an emotional speech on Friday that thanked all the people and organizations that have helped in the response […]

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San Diego Mayor touts ‘Complete Communities Now’ as answer to affordable housing crisis – NBC 7 San Diego

As the need for housing in San Diego continues to grow, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is creating a new program that he says would streamline the process for developers who want to build near public transportation. It’s already underway in North Park at 2911 Adams Avenue, bringing seventy-two new apartments. The location is key […]

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San Diego Mayor touts ‘Complete Communities Now’ as answer to affordable housing crisis – NBC 7 San Diego

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The mayor’s upzoning plans will deeply damage SF’s neighborhoods

“There is no logic that can be superimposed on the city; people make it, and it is to them, not buildings, that we must fit our plans.” —Jane Jacobs “Some who are fortunate to have communities still do fight to keep them, but they have seldom prevailed. While people possess a community, they usually understand […]

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Missoula City Council committee discusses limits on homeless camp removal | #citycouncil

MISSOULA, Mont. — A Missoula City Council committee is mulling a change to city policy that would explicitly ban removing homeless camps during extreme weather. The proposal would prohibit removing homeless camps when it is above 100 or below 32 degrees. Ward 6 council member Kristen Jordan brought it forward Wednesday to the Public Safety, […]

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Auburn City Council approves money for affordable housing, authorizes community center repairs and appoints Salary Commission members | #citycouncil

By Julia ParkUW News Lab At this week’s Auburn City Council meeting, councilmembers approved two resolutions to pursue city projects and appointed two new commission members. Salary Commission Appointments After the roll call, the council approved the appointment of Lisa Stirgus and Trevon Cooper to the Salary Commission. The Salary Commission consists of five members […]

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Escondido City Council approves new policy addressing homelessness | #citycouncil

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KGTV) — On Wednesday night, the Escondido City Council approved its new policy toward homelessness. “I think the policy is short-sighted, limited and divisive,” Escondido resident Meg Decker said Some in the community, including Greg Angela, the CEO of Interfaith Community Services, attended the meeting to voice their concerns to the council. “It’s […]

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Q&A with Heather Graham | Pueblo’s new mayor aims to set narrative for Colorado city | Questions and Answers

Heather Graham was sworn in as only the second mayor of Pueblo in more than a century on Feb. 1, following the first-term, at-large city council member’s nearly 25-point win in a runoff against the incumbent mayor, Nick Gradisar. A Pueblo native and registered Republican, Graham traces her political awakening to the COVID-19 pandemic in […]

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Medford City Council approves more ADU housing funds | #citycouncil

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford City Council unanimously approved the extension of their housing incentive program during Thursday night’s city council meeting. Council members were in agreement to allocate $100,000 in ARPA funds to grow the ADU housing program. Medford Planning Director Matt Brinkley told us this program has already seen great success and ARPA funds […]

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Newport Beach City Council overrides O.C. Airport Land Use Commission for residential projects | #citycouncil

The Newport Beach City Council this week unanimously approved resolutions announcing its intent to override Orange County Airport Land Use Commission determinations for two residential projects. The two projects — Residences at 1400 Bristol Street and Residences at 1401 Quail Street — were approved in December by the city’s Planning Commission. Both projects require demolition […]