Oppose regional plan to defund Bay Area housing planning agency
In Plain English
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission wants to stop funding the Association of Bay Area Governments, which coordinates housing planning across the Bay Area. ABAG helps cities meet state housing requirements and plan regional growth. If approved, the city manager sends a letter opposing this defunding proposal.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the item
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The city will send a letter opposing a proposal to cut funding for the Association of Bay Area Governments, which helps coordinate housing planning across the region. ABAG assists cities in meeting state-mandated housing requirements and planning for regional growth, so losing this funding could make it harder for Bay Area cities to comply with housing laws. The council voted unanimously to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's defunding proposal. This continues the council's pattern of generally supporting governance measures, with most members historically voting in favor of such items.
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