Cities Opposed To Affordable Housing Measure

California city and county officials have voiced opposition to a bill that would penalize local governments for failing to meet California's affordable housing requirements.

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April 27, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By California 2000


"A bill, introduced by Sen. Joseph Dunn, imposes a fine on cities and counties that do not provide housing for people of various income levels. City and county officials argue that the penalties are too harsh and that the fines could force local governments to divert money from important public services. Opponents are also concerned that many local governments do not have the money to subsidize affordable housing. Proponents of the bill counter that a pending law will solve funding concerns by increasing the share of property taxes cities and counties receive if they build affordable homes. According to a Housing Element Compliance Report released by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), approximately 40 percent of California'slocal governments do not meet the state housing standard.

Thanks to California 2000 Project

Friday, April 20, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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