Mendocino Town Hall Zoom Meeting RE: Housing
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 5pm there will be a town hall Zoom meeting to discuss Mendocino’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027. Of special interest to us is the discussion regarding housing stock. This is a great opportunity to find out more about Mendocino County’s plan on helping solve the housing dilemma the county is encountering.
Mendocino Town Hall Zoom Meeting. January 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Zoom Invitation:
When: Jan 5, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: A Thriving Economy
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Webinar ID: 872 6010 2819
Agenda
A Thriving Economy
A. Support a vibrant economy
Collaborate with economic development partners in the County to identify actions the County can take to support their business development, expansion, and attraction goals.
Implement policies and practices to make it easier for businesses to start-up and expand.
B. Support increased housing stock at a range of affordability levels
Explore the creation of a workforce housing initiative and other creative programs to enable County employees to be able to afford to live in Mendocino County.
Identify one County executive who would have accountability for housing programs, from market-rate to housing for unhoused residents, and have responsibility for obtaining additional State and Federal grants.
Interview developers and housing industry stakeholders and develop a plan to reduce barriers and time relative to permitting.
Discover and implement strategies to provide housing opportunities for people who are unhoused.
Create forums and dialog with County residents about the value of and need for housing and commercial opportunities.
C. Improve broadband communications infrastructure throughout the County
1. Seek grants and partner with cell companies to expand communications infrastructure within the County to improve access to broadband, wireless, and cell services.