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Sandy Nurse explains her vote on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan

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Council Member Sandy Nurse explains her vote in favor of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan, acknowledging the challenges faced by her community while emphasizing the importance of the $5 billion investment secured for various housing initiatives. She expresses gratitude to her community members, the land use team, and colleagues for their work on shaping the plan.

  • Nurse highlights the need to address community concerns about protection from speculation, harassment, and property theft.
  • She criticizes members who diminished the $5 billion investment, emphasizing its importance for homeowner assistance, elder support, and legal aid.
  • Nurse thanks the base coalition for their advocacy on ADUs and basement conversions, viewing it as a step towards creating safe, habitable basement-level apartments.