Category Archives: City Politics

Affordable Housing & New Court Challenges

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by Julie Lovins “Affordable housing” is that requiring no more than 30% of a household’s income to be spent on housing-related costs (including rent/mortgage, utilities, HOA or similar fees).  Some annual household income vs. monthly “affordable” housing costs are thus: … Continue reading →

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The Public Weighs In on the Prometheus Development

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

Council chambers were filled to capacity on March 23 as public comment opened for the controversial apartment building project on the Minton’s parcel. Mayor Ronit Bryant decided to postpone Council deliberation until April 27 (after this newsletter went to press). … Continue reading →

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Speeding Down the Tracks

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by David Lewis, Community Liaison High-speed rail (HSR) is coming to Mountain View.  You may or may not like the consequences.  Following is a summary of some of the key points from a meeting of the Mountain View City Council … Continue reading →

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Changing Zoning Laws: At What Cost?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by deb

by Carter Coleman Whether you were for or against the Prometheus project, it’s worthwhile to consider the impact of zoning changes on city revenue. When should the city stick to its zoning guns? What are we giving away, if anything, … Continue reading →

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Council & EPC Vote on General Plan 2030

Posted on March 10, 2010 by deb

by Deb Keller City Council and the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) voted on options for the General Plan 2030 (GP 2030) presented by the Planning Department in joint study sessions on January 26 and February 2. Out of GP 2030 … Continue reading →

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