California State Assembly District 3 issued the following announcement on Feb. 20.
The Governor is right: the public has lost patience on the issues of homelessness and housing. Sacramento has failed on both issues, and it’s time to try something new.
I agree with the Governor that we must remove regulatory burdens and red tape in order to expedite much needed housing. But he fell short on providing any specifics. If he is serious, across the board CEQA reform must be on the top of the list. Policies like rent control, just-cause eviction and inclusionary zoning only make the housing crisis worse.
On the issue of homelessness, I agree that the threshold for conservatorship is too high. Yes, we must protect civil liberties. But conservatorships are sometimes needed in order to get people the life enhancing services and support they need. This can be a win for the individual and a win for the community in which they reside.
Perhaps most of all, I was pleased to hear the Governor say that open drug use on our streets must no longer be tolerated (see the City of Chico).
Original source can be found here.
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