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February 24, 2022 <br /> Mayor Brown and City Councilmembers <br /> Chair Case and Planning Commissioners <br /> Housing Commissioners <br /> Re: Pleasanton and Alameda County Affordable Housing <br /> With my interest in Pleasanton's Housing Element discussions, I became curious <br /> about how Pleasanton compares with other cities in Alameda County with creating <br /> affordable housing. <br /> What I discovered is that Pleasanton is the only city in Alameda County that does <br /> not have an affordable housing project, non-profit or for-profit, under <br /> consideration, approved, or being built. Links included below. <br /> This sets Pleasanton back years from completion of any affordable housing project. <br /> This leaves Pleasanton with less available grant funding for affordable housing. <br /> This makes Pleasanton a target for the California Department of Housing and <br /> Community Development. If Pleasanton does not create affordable housing, we <br /> will be singled out by the State and we will lose more control over local housing <br /> choices. <br /> It is not too late to start discussions with non-profit affordable housing developers <br /> to set us on the path to achieving the affordable housing goals stated in our current <br /> and future Housing Elements. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jocelyn Combs <br /> Hayward, Union City, Livermore, Piedmont: <br /> https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/26/four-alameda-county-cities-seeking- <br /> state-grant-to-buy-homes-for-homeless-people/ <br /> San Leandro: <br /> https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/08/18/san-leandro-2/ <br /> 1 <br />