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
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