Housing in Sonoma

The Morning Show

July 18, 2022

Host: Marcia Macomber

In this 2-hour interview show Marcia Macomber, Host of The Morning Show on KSVY, interviewed six guests with differing viewpoints on the problems of affordable housing in Sonoma County and the impact of recent state legislation.

Her guests included:

  • Margaret Dematteo, housing policy attorney for the Legal Aid Society
  • Susan Kirsch, Founder and President of Community Catalysts for Local Control.
  • Sandra Lowe, Sonoma City Council member
  • Kristina Tierney, Associate City Planner, Sonoma
  • Dimetra Smith, 2nd VP Santa Rosa Sonoma NAACP and Chair of the Commission on Human  Rights
  • Fred Allebach, Sonoma Valley Housing Group and watchdog on affordable housing

Introduction

by Marcia Macomber

Part 1

by Margaret DeMatteo

Part 2

by Susan Kirsch

Part 3

by Sandra Lowe

Part 4

by Kristina Tierney

Part 5

by Dimetra Smith

Part 6

by Fred Allebach

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr
7
Mon
2025
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Apr 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
Apr
14
Mon
2025
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Apr 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
Apr
21
Mon
2025
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Apr 21 @ 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
Apr
28
Mon
2025
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Apr 28 @ 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
5
Mon
2025
5:00 pm Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
Catalysts Call @ Online via Zoom
May 5 @ 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