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TESTIMONY

Testimony by Jenny Dubnau on housing affordability, ULURP, and concerns about the commission's process

2:54:49

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168 sec

Jenny Dubnau testifies that building more market-rate housing exacerbates the affordability crisis and displacement, citing studies. She opposes weakening community input in ULURP, advocating instead for deeply affordable housing on public land built by non-profits. Dubnau expresses significant concern about the commission's timing and process, suggesting it undermines the City Council and enables the current mayor, and calls for more robust community engagement.

  • Argues market-rate development worsens displacement and doesn't solve the affordability crisis.
  • Opposes weakening community voice in ULURP; supports non-profit development on public land.
  • Expresses concern about the commission's legitimacy, timing, and potential conflict with the City Council.