development

Urged the board to reject the expansion of commercial marijuana businesses due to public health risks for youth.

Spoke on behalf of PANA in favor of a strong inclusionary housing ordinance to meet regional needs.

Urged adoption of inclusionary housing to reduce economic segregation and promote mixed-income communities.

Advocated for flexible alternative compliance and strong support for very low-income housing production.

Supported the Sierra Club in urging a 20% affordable set-aside at 65% AMI for general plan amendments.

Thanked staff and emphasized the need for flexibility, incentives, and phase-in provisions for homebuilders.

Requested a practical, pro-housing approach that does not impede market-rate housing production.

Requested maximum flexibility, a phase-in period, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Supported the inclusionary housing ordinance while opposing geographic loopholes that increase poverty clustering.

Expressed support for workforce housing efforts while warning against overly restrictive mandates.

Urged support for item 26, emphasizing that HDS provides vital developmental screenings and therapies for over 10,000 children.

Supported $4.3 million in bridge funding for HDS, noting that early intervention improves child health equity and developmental outcomes.

Raised concerns about airport authority actions and lack of public notification regarding facility closures at Gillespie Field.

Emphasized the importance of addressing housing, homelessness, and environmental conditions.