Dear neighbors,

The sun's out, and we hope you're enjoying Independence Day at Hauke Park with family and loved ones.

On July 8th, the Mill Valley City Council will decide whether or not to adopt a "Resolution Expressing Opposition to Future California State Housing Legislation that Further Erodes City Control".  Friends of Hauke Park will be joining Sustainable TamAlmonte in sending letters/emails of support for the resolution and attending the July 8th City Council Meeting.   

FOHP believes this is the right step towards preserving Mill Valley's small town character and our open space - by maintaining local control over housing development, land use, and zoning.  

Below is a copy of the first section (read the Resolution in full here)

"SECTION 1.

Mill Valley objects to the State of California continuing to pass legislation that undermines our local control over housing matters. This resolution discusses the City of Mill Valley's strong support for more affordable housing, how state mandates interfere with our efforts to develop affordable housing, how developer friendly state mandates on market rate housing increase evacuation risk and do nothing to encourage diversity, and next steps the City is considering.

We strongly support a pause in all housing legislation except for state bills that provide funds for below market rate housing development. Newly constructed market rate units are expensive, and do not materially impact the cost of existing homes. Our town is small, built out and desirable. State mandates on market rate housing do nothing to encourage affordable housing and the diversity of housing costs our city supports. The City Council declares that, should the State continue to pass legislation that undermines local municipal authority, control, and revenue, the City of Mill Valley will support actions, such as a ballot measure, that would limit the State's ability to control local activities and strengthen local democracy and authority....."

Mill Valley City Council Meeting
WHEN: July 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Online (register today!) 

FOHP respectfully asks that you send comments in SUPPORT of the Resolution to: cityclerk@cityofmillvalley.org AND attend the meeting remotely.

Thank you for taking prompt action.  Happy 4th! 

Warmly,

Friends of Hauke Park | www.haukepark.org