Task force weighs which programs and authorities should move into a new Department of Housing
Members debated what the new department needs on day one: coordination, data and strategy functions were widely supported for an initial phase; regulatory, adjudicative or fiscal authority were discussed as possible phased additions depending on appetite and legislative changes.
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Participants broadly supported starting with coordination, a statewide strategy and consolidated data as immediate functions the department could perform while reserving questions about adjudicative or enforcement authority for later. Daniel Zavala of Commerce recommended a centralized intake — a 311‑style front door — alongside a strategic plan to give the agency credibility and shared standards.
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