OPINION: Seniors on fixed incomes and hardworking essential workers desperately need affordable housing in Santa Cruz, writes Elaine Johnson of nonprofit Housing Santa Cruz County. Johnson argues that Measure C is a balanced approach that will truly address the city’s housing affordability crisis.
Elaine Johnson
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Prop 5: A critical step toward more affordable housing
Proposition 5, which would lower the threshold for public approval of affordable housing and infrastructure to 55% in California makes sense, writes Elaine Johnson, executive director of Housing Santa Cruz County. Right now, the threshold is 66.7% and she says it’s too high to get crucial housing built in our state.