Cities Mobilize Against Affordable Housing Bill

Cities in California's East Bay regiona are uniting to oppose a state bill that would fine cities that do not plan for affordable housing.

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April 3, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The proposal by state Sen. Joe Dunn, D-Garden Grove, is excessive and bitterly pits state housing officials against cities doing their best to promote affordable housing in a hyper-inflated real estate market, said planners around the East Bay... Affordable housing advocates counter that the proposed law will correct a flawed system that leaves the state unable to do much to make sure cities and counties draw up legal housing plans."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Cities unite to fight housing mandate

Monday, April 2, 2001 in Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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