Why Say Yes to Housing?

Santa Cruz YIMBY, The Santa Cruz County Business Council, and Monterey Bay Economic Partnership present an evening with Senator Scott Wiener, who will discuss the need for more housing throughout the State of California, and what he hopes to work on as the Chair of the Senate Housing Committee this year. He will also be providing an overview of his highest legislative priority, Senate Bill 50 the MoreHOMES act, which is an amendment to the State Density Bonus law that allows for greater densities in projects that provide more affordable housing.

This event will cover the future of housing in California, and what upcoming legislation could mean for the City of Santa Cruz and beyond!

The “Why Say Yes to Housing” forum and panel discussion, to be held from 6-8pm next Friday, April 5th at Peace United Church in Santa Cruz. The event is being co-hosted by Santa Cruz YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard), the Santa Cruz County Business Council, and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP). The panel discussion will feature Business Council Member, and President of New Way Homes Sibley Simon; MBEP President Kate Roberts; and YIMBY Board Member, and co-Founder of WorkBench Jamileh Cannon. Business Council Executive Director Robert Singleton will be the event emcee.

Details:

What: Why Say Yes to Housing Forum

When: Friday, April 5, 2019

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: 900 High St, Santa Cruz



This event is free and open to the public.