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Mayor discusses housing strategies, ADUs and role of incentives vs. direct building
Summary
Mayor CJ Linda explained the city's role in incentivizing housing rather than building it, highlighted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a tool for added housing and homeowner stability, and described short‑term rental registration and fees as part of an ongoing housing discussion.
Mayor CJ Linda told residents the city does not directly build housing but uses incentives and partnerships to deliver housing outcomes; "The city does not build housing. We incentivize outcomes," she said. She discussed state housing production targets, underproduction, and a range of strategies — including ADUs — that can add compact, accessible and energy‑efficient units to the housing stock while providing financial stability for long‑time homeowners.
On short‑term rentals, the mayor said a registration process and a modest fee are in place locally to support housing programs, and she described the effect of short‑term rentals on housing supply as small based on regional studies. She said work on zoning, incentives and targeted policy options will continue as the city explores ways to meet state targets and local housing needs.
