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Housing and infill development emerge as central campaign issues in Dunsmuir
Summary
Candidates discussed infill housing, vacant-lot development and converting vacant buildings to housing; Ahmed favored developing vacant lands near downtown, Sarah supported using city lots and the travelers hotel for housing, and Dwight noted zoning adjustments and limited suitable parcels.
Housing affordability and infill development were recurring themes at the candidates forum.
Ahmed Tasi argued that a stronger local economy and targeted development can address affordability, saying vacant lands near downtown should be developed "as long as it works with the aesthetic of the city." Sarah Sebring emphasized using vacant city lots and exploring conversions of large properties (she mentioned the Travelers Hotel) to create family housing. Dwight Bailey noted prior rezoning work that opened some parcels for multifamily dwellings but said available sites are limited and that implementation will take time.
Candidates linked housing to downtown vitality: more residents could boost school enrollment and support local businesses, they said. Specific programmatic steps—loan programs, grant pursuit and targeted incentives—were proposed, but no candidate provided a binding plan or budget during the forum.
