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Receive a verbal update from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Commissioner Jim Spering on MTC, including the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, which is considering placing the Bay Area Affordable Housing Bond on the November 2024 ballot; and Receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County's federal legislative advocates, and from Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) the County's State legislative advocate, on legislative matters of interest to the County; and Receive an overview from staff and SYASL on California Initiative 1935, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (2024) (21-0042A1) and provide staff with direction
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a verbal update from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Commissioner Jim Spering on MTC, including the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, which is considering placing the Bay Area Affordable Housing Bond on the November 2024 ballot; and Receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County's federal legislative advocates, and from Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) the County's State legislative advocate, on legislative matters of interest to the County; and Receive an overview from staff and SYASL on California Initiative 1935, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (2024) (21-0042A1) and provide staff with direction.
SUMMARY:
MTC Commissioner Jim Spering will provide the Board with an update on MTC, including BAHFA, which is considering placing the Bay Area Affordable Housing Bond on the November 2024 ballot to generate $10 to $20 billion to build more affordable homes and help keep existing homes affordable. The County's federal legislative advocates at Paragon Government Relations will give a verbal update on developments taking place in Washington D.C. and key...
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