Join us on Catalysts Call

 Mondays from 5-6 pm.

This is our weekly Zoom call to talk about housing legislation and strategies to preserve local control. Bring your questions and ideas. Informal networking, announcements, and updates.

PLEASE NOTE: You have to register in advance the first time to get the new Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom link will work for the rest of the year.

2024 TOWN HALL SERIES

The Great Housing Challenge: WHAT MATTERS TO CONSTITUENTS?

Affordable Housing, of course! And also Safety, Taxes, Elections and the Constitution

 A 4-part Town Hall Series on Zoom
3rd Thursday nights, (August-November)

You can register for the entire series using the button below. You will receive a personal link to the Zoom meeting which is good for the entire series.  If you registered before, you do not need to register again.

Session 4: CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION MATTERS!

November 21, 2024 5PM to 6:30PM

On April 22, 2024, a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled that Senate Bill 9, the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law, does not apply to charter cities. The ruling could ultimately have a broader impact on the state’s ability to enforce SB 9 and other housing laws in California’s 121 charter cities.

Pam Lee

Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder,
argued the winning SB9 case.

Sunny Soltani

Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder,
is an expert on how to become a charter city.

Who We  Are

COMMUNITY CATALYSTS is a statewide grassroots network of current and former elected officials, community volunteer leaders and constituents.

Our Mission

To educate, engage, and empower constituents to participate in local, regional and state housing policy decisions that preserve the American dream of home ownership and the local control of zoning and land use decisions.

2024 Lobby Day in Sacramento 

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 a group of 21 Catalysts in 4 Teams met in Sacramento and met with legislators and their staff to share our perspectives and advocate for sound housing policy and local control.  See the photos and watch the debriefing video.

KSVY – The Morning Show

In 2024, Susan Kirsch will be a monthly guest every 3rd Monday at 8:40 am on the Morning Show on Sonoma Radio Station KSVY (91.3 FM) with host Marcia McCombe. The 20-minute interviews will be posted on our website.

Here is the interview for September 16, 2024

Here is the interview for October 14, 2024

Available NOW on Amazon

A History of Catalysts for Local Control tells the story of how constituents concerned about housing and land use planning are organizing and acting to save their communities. They are saying, “Democracy is ours! We have tools and strategies to protect our neighborhoods and communities against a developer / investor land-grab that fails to deliver on the promise of affordable housing.”

Catalysts Institute

We are pleased to announce the formation of the Catalysts Institute. We now have a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is education, research, networking, outreach and leadership development activities, but is limited in political activity.

Donations to the Catalysts Institute ARE tax deductible.

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2024

Town Hall

Session 4: Nov. 21, 2024
5PM to 6:30PM

California Constitution Matters!

A Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled that Senate Bill 9 does not apply to charter cities. That ruling could ultimately have a broader impact on the state’s ability to enforce other housing laws in California’s 121 charter cities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov
11
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A weekly Zoom call to talk about housing legislation and strategies to preserve local control. Bring your questions and ideas. Informal networking, announcements, and updates. PLEASE NOTE: You have to register in advance the first time to get the new Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom link will work for the rest of the year. REGISTER
Nov
18
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A weekly Zoom call to talk about housing legislation and strategies to preserve local control. Bring your questions and ideas. Informal networking, announcements, and updates. PLEASE NOTE: You have to register in advance the first time to get the new Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom link will work for the rest of the year. REGISTER
Nov
21
Thu
2024
5:00 pm The Great Housing Challenge: Part 4 @ Online via Zoom
The Great Housing Challenge: Part 4 @ Online via Zoom
Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Housing Challenge: Part 4 @ Online via Zoom
The Great Housing Challenge: WHAT MATTERS TO CONSTITUENTS?  A 4-part Town Hall Series on Zoom (August-November) Thursday nights, 5:00-6:30 pm Part 4: The Constitution Matters! An LA Court (4/24) found SB9, the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law, unconstitutional. The ruling could ultimately have a broader impact on the state’s ability to enforce SB 9 and other housing laws in all of California’s 121 charter cities.  Presenters: Attorney Pam Lee, Aleshire & Wynder, argued the winning SB9 case. Her colleague, attorney Sunny Soltani (invited), is an expert on how to become a charter city. The California Dream is collapsing into a California Nightmare!  Legislators have passed 150 laws since 2017, without increasing the supply of affordable housing. Evidence shows conditions are getting worse. What matters?  Affordable housing, of course.  And also safety, taxes, elections, and the constitution. SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES TODAY  Register   Sign up once and re-use your Zoom link throughout the series.
Nov
25
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Nov 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A weekly Zoom call to talk about housing legislation and strategies to preserve local control. Bring your questions and ideas. Informal networking, announcements, and updates. PLEASE NOTE: You have to register in advance the first time to get the new Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom link will work for the rest of the year. REGISTER
Dec
2
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A weekly Zoom call to talk about housing legislation and strategies to preserve local control. Bring your questions and ideas. Informal networking, announcements, and updates. PLEASE NOTE: You have to register in advance the first time to get the new Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Zoom link will work for the rest of the year. REGISTER