Santa Cruz Faces Scrutiny Over Affordable Housing Mismanagement Amid Surging Prices
Santa Cruz, CA – A recent investigation has triggered concerns about Santa Cruz’s handling of its affordable housing resources, particularly questioning whether the city is ensuring that inclusionary housing units are occupied by those they were intended to serve – local residents. This scrutiny comes at a time when Santa ragaz, California. In response to a surge in its general housing market, Santa Cruz has mandated private developers to allocate 20% of units in new projects as affordable housing. However, a report by the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury reveals a significant oversight: there’s … Read more