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.

Background Information on Litigation

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr
29
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Apr 29 @ 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
May
2
Thu
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Town Hall @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Town Hall @ Online via Zoom
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
A conversation with Attorney Pam Lee, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. Pam will discuss the recent ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court for a mandate against SB-9, the housing bill that permitted ministerial approval of multi-unit split lots in residential neighborhoods. A question and answer period will follow. Register for our Town Hall series  You will receive an email with the Zoom link which is good for the remainder of the year.  
May
4
Sat
2024
10:00 am Livable California @ Online via Zoom
Livable California @ Online via Zoom
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
A statewide non-partisan group made up of elected officials, nonprofit and organization leaders, and individuals. We advocate for the empowerment of local governments to foster equitable, self-determined communities offering a path for all to a more livable California Teleconferences Every Other Saturday at 10AM: By Invitation only. Register Here
May
6
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
May 6 @ 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
May
13
Mon
2024
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
May 13 @ 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