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Steering committee authorizes task force to explore countywide homeownership goal

Steering Committee of Elected Officials · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The steering committee voted 8–2 on Feb. 11 to create a task force to draft countywide policy language recommending a target for housing available for ownership; supporters framed it as a discussion step, opponents warned of timing and unintended consequences for allocations.

The Steering Committee of Elected Officials on Feb. 11 authorized a task force to draft recommended countywide planning policy language setting a target for homeownership availability.

Commissioner French introduced the proposal, asking the committee to “authorize the creation of a task force to come back with recommended policy language” that would identify a target (he suggested 70 percent as an initial benchmark). He said the aim is to create more opportunities for homeownership and…

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