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Urged the board to reject the expansion of commercial marijuana businesses due to public health risks for youth.

Spoke on behalf of PANA in favor of a strong inclusionary housing ordinance to meet regional needs.

Urged adoption of inclusionary housing to reduce economic segregation and promote mixed-income communities.

Advocated for flexible alternative compliance and strong support for very low-income housing production.

Supported the Sierra Club in urging a 20% affordable set-aside at 65% AMI for general plan amendments.

Thanked staff and emphasized the need for flexibility, incentives, and phase-in provisions for homebuilders.

Requested a practical, pro-housing approach that does not impede market-rate housing production.

Requested maximum flexibility, a phase-in period, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Supported the inclusionary housing ordinance while opposing geographic loopholes that increase poverty clustering.

Expressed support for workforce housing efforts while warning against overly restrictive mandates.