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Put a Citywide moratorium on out-of-control condomania to stop loss of affordable housing in multi-family neighborhoods while we revisited our Housing Element.
Supported Santa Monica schools with budget assistance in their fiscal crisis, continuing and increasing SMRR's commitment to public education.
Wrote a tenant protection charter amendment initiative on the April 1999 ballot, which passed 78-22%.
Passed a strong tenant anti-harassment law which improved renters' defenses against being "persuaded" out of their homes so property owners could take advantage of unlimited Costa-Hawkins rent increases.
Converted City Hall and other City facilities to 100% renewable energy sources, as a first step toward encouraging non-polluting green electricity use for our entire community.
Backed enforcement of neighborhood-protecting rules to limit the impact on residential areas from nearby auto repair facilities.
Passed a city-wide crosswalks program shaped by public workshop input, to make Santa Monica a pedestrian-friendly city safe for seniors and designed for people, not vehicles.
Protected tenants in buildings being rehabilitated with a new ordinance defining conditions and remedies so residents are secure, compensated, and relocated if necessary, making landlords responsible to cover the cost.
Saved our city's single-family neighborhoods from demolitions replacing homes of charm and character with "monster mansions."
Prepared to oppose Phase Two of the huge Playa Vista development that would destroy our region's last remaining wetland and choke Santa Monica with traffic and pollution.
Opposed the 310/424 area code overlay and the burden of eleven-digit dialing.
Moved a revision process for city noise ordinances, to give residents greater protection from commercial intrusions into neighborhoods.
Revived the concept of a one percent advantage for local Santa Monica vendors on City bidding, both encouraging homegrown businesses and saving taxpayers money (we get part of the sales tax on in-city purchases).
Put an interim freeze on further commercial development on Montana Avenue, a "neighborhood commercial" street that has grown into a regional draw with attendant traffic, pedestrian safety and parking issues; and helped save the Aero Theater.
Secured a resolution of City support for low power FM licensing by the FCC, paving the way for a Santa Monica micro radio station carrying community meetings and cultural events.
Passed a ground-breaking consumer protection ordinance that will keep banks from overcharging Santa Monicans for ATM use.
Created a construction rate management program in residential neighborhoods so no more than one project can be built within 500 feet for 15 months.
Downzoned our multi-family apartment areas so new buildings must maintain the scale and character of the neighborhoods we love.
Made sure affordable housing density bonuses were possible without hurtful height, size and setback exemptions demanded by developers.
Committed our new Civic Center to contain half again as much affordable housing as required by law.
Put $25 million of City money into building, acquiring and rehabilitating affordable housing in Santa Monica THIS YEAR ALONE.
Increased the dollar limits per unit on City purchases for affordable housing rehabilitation, thereby spreading our affordable housing throughout all neighborhoods city-wide, including the first-ever affordable housing project on San Vicente Boulevard.
Championed, studied, and will pass a REAL LIVING WAGE.
Made a massive new commitment to child development programs for ages zero to five, reaching kids in need before they fall behind.
Brought back city funding for neighborhood groups and encouraged the formation of new groups in previously unserved neighborhoods.
Protected residents from efforts to commercialize their streets by stopping businesses from prohibiting preferential parking.
Hired an additional enforcement attorney for the Department of Consumer Affairs and Fair Housing.
