Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

Stated that inclusionary housing policies are legally sound and constitutional, urging the council to move forward with the ordinance.

Spoke on behalf of a housing coalition supporting the inclusionary housing ordinance, suggesting a stronger 20% requirement and provisions for extremely low-income households.

Argued that the inclusionary housing ordinance is an unconstitutional taking and an illegal fee extraction that will ultimately drive up housing costs for first-time homebuyers.

Representing Carpenters Local 152, supported the housing ordinance but asked the council to delay the vote to include labor standards and prevailing wage requirements in the housing trust fund.

Expressed personal support for the ordinance as a landlord and pastor, encouraging a 20% set-aside and land dedication options to support the most vulnerable residents.

Urged the council to pass an inclusionary housing ordinance with a 20% requirement to ensure working families and seniors can afford to live in Antioch.

Supported the ordinance but emphasized the need for extremely low-income housing tiers.

Supported the ordinance but requested labor standards for projects using trust fund money.

Supported the ordinance, noting that legal precedents support such land-use restrictions.

Supported the ordinance but urged for a 20% requirement and stronger on-site construction mandates.

Opposed the ordinance, citing concerns about legal challenges and property rights.

Supported the ordinance and requested a 20% requirement to help vulnerable families.

Supported the ordinance as a matter of justice and community well-being.

Supported the ordinance but requested specific tiers for extremely low-income housing.

Speaking on behalf of the Raise the Roof Coalition and 12 community organizations, the speaker urged the commission to support a strong Inclusionary Housing Ordinance with a 20% inclusionary rate when it comes before them on February 4th.