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Orange County, CA | November 5, 2002 Election |
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Eliminate Blighted HousingBy Katrina FoleyCandidate for Council Member; City of Costa Mesa |
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I proposed a Rental Housing Improvement Program to get rid of blighted housing in the City and to help address the overcrowding in an effective way. My goal for implementation: by January 2003.Improving the housing situation in Costa Mesa is a top priority. Initiatives for increased home ownership are needed. More than 60% of Costa Mesa's housing units are rentals. Many of those located in the proposed Redevelopment Action Area of the Westside and in parts of North Costa Mesa, are deteriorating on the outside as well as the interior, and violate numerous building, health and safety laws. Housing is the most basic need of every citizen and a major building block to individual and community economic security. As the Chair of the Planning Commission, I proposed a Rental Housing Improvement Program to get rid of blighted housing in the City and to help address the overcrowding in an effective way. City Manager Allan Roeder has said Katrina's Planning Commission is the most active he's seen in 28 years. It distinguishes itself in focusing on quality of life concerns, residential neighborhood improvement, and proactive instead of reactive planning. The Planning Commission is scheduled to begin special study sessions and public hearing on the program in late August. Improvement of our rental housing benefits all Costa Mesa residents and businesses and I encourage everyone interested in this issue to get involved in the discussion. My goal for implementation: by January 2003. Set aside one of the dates listed at http://www.katrinafoley.com/upcoming%20events.htm and call (714) 549-2633 for more info, additional locations & additional dates, then come and meet Katrina and learn how she plans to make Costa Mesa an even better place to live and raise families. |
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