During a recent city council meeting, community member Corbin Whitney raised significant concerns regarding a proposed housing development spearheaded by developer Mr. Assemi. Whitney highlighted that 66 graduates from the Osteopathic Medicine department at a local college contrasted sharply with the proposal for over 700 housing units, which he deemed excessive and primarily profit-driven.

Whitney expressed his belief that the council's support for the project lacked transparency, suggesting that it was inappropriate to label the development as \"student housing.\" He pointed out potential ethical violations among council members, citing California government code section 84308, which prohibits elected officials from accepting substantial contributions from parties involved in proceedings they may vote on. Whitney alleged that two council members received $25,000 in contributions shortly before voting on Assemi's proposals, raising questions about their impartiality.

He further criticized the council's historical decisions regarding land use, arguing that the area was originally designated for tech development rather than residential housing. Whitney concluded by asserting that the community should not bear the costs of land cleanup and preparation for the development, emphasizing a need for accountability and ethical governance moving forward.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for city representatives to respond, indicating ongoing discussions about the implications of the proposed development and the ethical considerations surrounding it.