Proposed tax on empty homes debated in Santa Cruz
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Justin Cummings will square off on Nov. 8 ballot
Cities show mixed progress on current targets
Plus: Homeless shelter plans change
Justin Cummings, Ami Chen Mills and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss housing, rent assistance and more
Help with rent, wages and solutions for the unhoused were top of mind
District 4 residents want rent help, higher wages, affordable housing
Plan could extend Downtown Santa Cruz toward beach
Project will provide 35 units for ‘very low income’ households
Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved
Council lauds revised designs, but ballot measure could sink project
Building permit approval needed