Structural Budget Deficit and Financial Sustainability

Asked the council to prioritize a formal resolution and apology for historical redlining and housing discrimination in San Leandro.

Called for expediting the revised San Leandro Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance and improving public comment processes.

Urged the city to finalize the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance promised in the housing element to protect seniors and lower-income homeowners.

Suggested a mediated process for council unity, praised human services programs, and cautioned against reducing ADU funding.

Supported mobile home rent stabilization and a historical redlining apology, while noting commercial property tax issues under Prop 13.

Urged the council to reconsider proposed cuts to the Alternative Response Unit, warning of increased mental health liability.

Advocated for completing tenant protections, upgrading the mobile home ordinance, and documenting historical redlining.

Spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce emphasizing that economic vitality and business support are essential to fiscal stability.