City Pushes For More Housing Types
In Which: Staff Unions push for a better COLA. Shelter residents share success stories. And one Councilmember speaks out against military equipment in the Police Department.
Housing
Councilmember Makes Budget Ultimatum
In Which: A long-serving Fire Chief retires, Financialized housing plan is further explained, and Council is split between panic and calm on the budget.
Mayor Tries To Axe Homelessness Task Force
In Which: The Poet Laureate rocks a Council Meeting. Homelessness is still an emergency. And vacant properties vie with street vendors for top concern.
Up To Standards, But Still Disliked
In Which: Public Safety Committee happens tonight! A Kebob restaurant is replaced by townhomes. And Commissioners complain about parking.
Cooperation Forged In Real Time
In Which: Parks are discussed at great length. HARD and Council cooperate in real-time. Juneteenth becomes a Marquee Event.
Re-Approval and General Plans
I look at measurements of cars, Staff re-explains State housing policy, and Commissioners want tangible projects
Hate Speech Interrupts Council Meeting
The Mayor shuts down hate speech, 238 Parcel Affordable Housing gets a small update, and 10 pages of Public Works updates!