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

Sep
19
Thu
2024
5:00 pm The Great Housing Challenge: Part 2 @ Online via Zoom
The Great Housing Challenge: Part 2 @ Online via Zoom
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Housing Challenge: Part 2 @ 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 2: Taxes Matter! Bay Area Housing FInance Authority (BAHFA): Regional Measure 4 (RM4) on the Nov. ballot. $20B Reasons to Vote No Presenters: Tom Rubin, CPA, President of 20 BILLION Reasons to Vote No on the Bay Area Housing Tax and invited others. 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.
Sep
23
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep
30
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Sep 30 @ 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
Oct
7
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Oct 7 @ 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
Oct
14
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Oct 14 @ 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