Housing

Supported the General Plan for providing housing opportunities so young families and workers can stay in Livermore.

Urged the council to reject the housing amendments, arguing developers should be held to original agreements and affordable units should not be reduced.

Spoke in favor of approving the resolution to support developers in bringing housing online under challenging market conditions.

Commented on street safety, pedestrian crosswalk speeds near Safeway, and encouraging senior citizen housing placement.

Suggested relocating the planned affordable housing project to preserve park space near downtown.

Urged the council to approve the final parcel map for the downtown affordable housing project.

Discussed the economic realities of housing supply and demand, suggesting that market-rate construction ultimately helps lower housing costs.

Asked detailed questions regarding deed restriction durations, unit categories, and inclusionary housing proportions.

Expressed support for affordable housing and criticized past opposition to downtown housing projects.

Expressed gratitude for American democracy and discussed international political history involving Iran.

Spoke about the importance of defending democracy and civil liberties at the local level.

Expressed disappointment that only a small fraction of affordable units in the 210-unit project are reserved for very-low income households.

Spoke on behalf of tri-valley faith communities regarding the urgent need to expedite affordable housing development and remove roadblocks.