Truth AND Consequences

California’s New Housing Laws: Truth AND Consequences
In this webinar, hosted by Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers (CO$T) in Marin County, the panel of speakers, moderated by Marin Independent Journal political columnist Dick Spotswood, included State Senator Mike McGuire, State Assemblymember Marc Levine, Novato Mayor Pat Eklund and CatalystsCA founder Susan Kirsch. CA State Laws Now Target “The Housing Problem” at the Local Level – What Happens from Here? In September, 2021, two days after his recall victory, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB9 as part of a 24 bill package intended to address housing supply and affordability..Legislation to change housing policy statewide is an ongoing thrust and highly contentious. Can recent and future Sacramento legislation deliver a lot more housing and improve affordability? What are the consequences — good and bad — of limiting cities’ control over planning, growth and zoning? Hear from prominent leaders with diverse viewpoints, all of whom aim for a better California.