Our core purpose is preserving the small-town charm we all know and love. But Sacramento has a very different vision, wanting to pave over open spaces and transform every little town into crowded urban centers. They demand we all "do our fair share" to look the same in their eyes.
Some local leaders claimed to oppose this overreach. Yet they avoid concrete actions to push back, like working with groups like Our Neighborhood Voices. Now Clayton scrambles to rezone areas by January 2024, risking more Fulcrum and Olivia-style projects forced on us by officials and allies.
In the past, critical zoning changes happened quietly, officials saying "it'll never actually be built." Until one day, it's unavoidably real and permanent.
We have a strong suggestion: Zone 1,000+ apartments in Clayton Station and the church land next door. Give developers incentives to build there, within city limits and near jobs and shops. Clayton Station is already 25% vacant and for sale. Its parking lot is a mess. With 10-15 story buildings and garages, these ideal spots could meet housing needs for years. Pursue 100% low-income housing here if needed.
Clayton won't satisfy bureaucrats fixated on agendas beyond local control. But we can focus growth responsibly, zoning where building is realistic and cost-effective. That's how you get apartments built - not forcing them into neighborhoods.
Even some locals claim they want "diversity" yet oppose market forces. If you can't afford Clayton, don't worry - they have "crazy ideas" to make it happen.
Housing costs so much simply because far more people want to live here than we have homes. Too many high earners bid up prices over $1 million. Cramming in apartments won't work. We need large builders who can profit.
Let's stop the madness and division. Council, focus on realistic zoning for major apartment projects. That's how to fix this. We're wasting time otherwise.
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Put the apartments in Peter’s backyard or at his church. Problem solved. I don’t know about you, but my kids are not interested in living in California - let along Clayton.
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