How Much Affordable Housing Do We Need?
And how much would it cost? I've been working on some numbers and I am dying for someone to tell me I am wrong! Please.
County Week Ahead
Busy week - 22 meetings!
City Week Ahead
Sorry the city website stopped cooperating for the council agenda, but the rest is here.
MRFY: Doing Great Work Around Homeless Youth
I continue to be surprised by the numbers of homeless people on the streets, hidden all over the city. Perhaps some of the most compelling stories come from the young people - many of them out there on their own. Check this out.
Manski Out.
Groan.
Um, would have been nice to know this three days ago - in the interest of "honesty and transparency". And democracy. And...
What an Honor
These just got posted to Facebook, so I am just seeing them now, but it is one of the best compliments . . .
Rhythm & Booms Bad for the Environment
I'm not an environmentalist activist or well versed in the issues - but this one seems kinda obvious. I'm surprised we had to spend so much time (and money) getting studies done.
Low-Income Bus Pass Program to Be Expanded?
The need is great . . . support, support, support! And yes, lets work on 10 ride passes or other options and Homeless Bus Passes.
Pay for Homeless Services by Taking from Homeless Services
From Monday's Board of Estimates (City) Meeting . . .
Yay: They required rules to be clearly posted at the shelters.
Boo: They pay for additional shelter by taking from the Day Center.
Yay: They say they will restore that money later if it is needed. Um, it's needed.
EANR: Let Occupiers Stay At Token Creek Til May 1 (Part I)
It was unanimous, with the conservatives leading the way! Wiggy was phenomenal - meaning he really understands what is going on at Token Creek and articulated it well. Such a bizarro world.
AHAA Endorsement: District 2
This race still upsets me that two good candidates were kicked off the ballot.
AHAA Endorsement: District 13
Incumbent didn't answer the questions, very frustrating - I guess Sue Ellingson doesn't think we have housing issues in this city?