"Consider the lawsuit brought by members of the City Council's Common Sense Caucus last month. The complaint argued that while the members don't oppose increasing the city's housing stock, three measures that will appear on the November ballot aimed at streamlining housing construction mislead voters. State Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Pearlman on Wednesday denied the group's petition, which asked the court to void the questions until an environmental review of the potential impact of the proposals is completed."
"Yes, we know we have to build housing, but what about investing in our schools? What about investing in our parks, the streets, the roads? What about adding economic opportunity? Council member Kevin Riley, who chairs the Council's Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, said at a rally last week. This gives us the opportunity to negotiate with those coming in our community for the things that we need in our community to grow."
Members of the City Council's Common Sense Caucus sued to void three November ballot measures that would streamline housing construction, arguing voters are misled and an environmental review is needed. State Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Pearlman denied the petition; the caucus plans to appeal. City Council leaders call the ballot questions deceptive and dangerous while asserting support for increasing housing. Council members contend the proposals would remove their leverage to negotiate concessions from developers and secure funding, union labor guarantees, and community benefits. Council member Kevin Riley emphasized the need to negotiate investments in schools, parks, streets, roads, and economic opportunity.
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