Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances -
As the California State Legislative session drew to a close on September 10, AB 361, one of several bills that had been introduced...more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a strong warning to cities and counties early this year: Meet your state housing goals or forfeit your Senate Bill 1, or “Gas Tax,” road repair dollars.
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10/24/2019
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There’s little debate: California is facing a housing crisis. The dispute lies in finding solutions.
The current state of California’s housing shortfall is well documented.
Originally published on PublicCEO.com - Oct....more
10/24/2019
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There are communities that are implementing innovative policy around housing, including the important connection between housing and transportation. This webinar discusses emerging best practices and how new innovative models...more
Housing is a serious and growing issue for communities across the country. This webinar provides a high-level overview around what is being deemed an “affordability crisis” and the legal and policy issues that arise when a...more
As the national political climate heated up recently, some local governments are facing spillover effects, with local and sometimes even out-of-town activists and provocateurs attending city council, school board and other...more
3/6/2017
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Once, when I had put a lot of time and attention into arranging the particulars of social engagement, an old acquaintance called me a “detallista.” At the time, I think she may have meant it more as a slight than a...more
Total population, however, may not be the only standard upon which voting areas can be based -
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision in Evenwel v. Abbott clarifying that state and local...more