Stop State Takeover
Preserve Local Control
Save Your City, Sue the State
Stop State Takeover! Make the Audit Count!
Goal: Recruit 10 or more cities and counties to be co-plaintiffs in an HCD/RHNA lawsuit
Legislators and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) are burdening cities with unrealistic, unattainable, and dangerous housing quotas called RHNA (Regional Housing Need Allocations). But their top down mandates are not providing housing that is affordable.
Sacramento is using threats to force local elected officials into compliance. It’s time to be bold and take back local control in our communities.
2022 CATALYSTS’ TOWN HALL SERIES (on Zoom)
Housing and Litigation
Hosted by Susan Kirsch, Director, Catalysts for Local Control
Alternate Wednesdays
August 10 to September 21, 2022 5:00-6:30 pm
LEARN from these extraordinary speakers, expand your network of like-minded colleagues, and join the litigation.
Video of Pam Lee session, August 10, 2022
Pam Lee, Attorney with the law firm of Aleshire & Wynder, is representing cities with lawsuits against SB9 and the RHNA Audit. She may be contacted at plee@awattorneys.com
Video of Michael Barnes session, August 24, 2022
Video of Bob Silvestri session, September 7, 2022
Video of Mike Griffiths and John Cruikshank session
September 21, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
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: 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
Dec
9
Mon
2024
5:00 pm
Catalysts Call
@ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call
@ Online via Zoom
Dec 9 @ 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
16
Mon
2024
5:00 pm
Catalysts Call
@ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call
@ Online via Zoom
Dec 16 @ 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