Council Member Robert Holden has criticized the city’s Charter Revision Commission for proposing amendments that expedite affordable housing and simplify project reviews. He claims these proposals undermine local democracy and cater to special interests. The CRC's amendments include new zoning laws for public housing, streamlined procedures for project reviews, and changes to improve electoral participation. Notably, one proposal seeks to balance local and citywide interests by modifying the Mayor's veto power. These amendments will be voted on in November, aiming to enhance voter turnout and make local elections coincide with presidential elections.
Holden described the CRC's proposals as the City of Yes on steroids and a deliberate effort to bypass local democracy, accusing the commission of catering to special interests.
The CRC has proposed five amendments addressing housing, land use, elections, and voter turnout, aiming to streamline affordable housing and simplify project reviews.
One amendment aims to simplify the review of modest housing and infrastructure projects by creating a streamlined procedure for projects adding public housing.
Proposals include moving local elections to presidential years and establishing open primaries for city elections, allowing all voters and candidates to participate.
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