"What we know: The second-largest hotel in the city of Santa Barbara will be built on land zoned for housing, during the peak of our housing crisis, by relying on outdated environmental reports and specifically excluding any community benefit despite being located in the heart of the Funk Zone," Brittany Zajic told the City Council on Oct. 1. Zajic's remarks highlight the tension between the hotel project and the community's housing needs."
"During the October meeting, a steady line of residents and workers pleaded with the council to look at the development opportunity through a housing lens. However, many councilmembers seemed unmoved." This statement captures the frustrations of the community regarding their priorities being overlooked by the council members.
"Incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez - the representative for District 1, which includes the project in question - was one of the council majority to vote in favor of the hotel's construction. But it will be one of Gutierrez's last votes that directly impact her district." This quote indicates the political dynamics at play, as Gutierrez's impending departure raises questions about the motivations behind the vote.
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