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Monterey, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties, CA June 3, 2008 Election
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Affordable Housing

By Stephen Derek Barkalow

Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 27; Democratic Party

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We must keep the Monterey Bay area affordable for our children
It is simply unacceptable that so many working families can no longer afford to live in the Monterey Bay area. It is not just service workers who are affected. Even middle-income professionals can no longer afford local housing. The lack of affordable housing makes our communities less diverse, and it also increases pollution and congestion on our roads. Can your children afford to live in your community or even nearby?

Our state government must offer stronger incentives to cities and counties to build more affordable housing. In the 27th AD, cities like Monterey have worked with developers to make new developments accessible to low and middle income families. I support these efforts and I will make sure that the Monterey Bay area remains an affordable place to live and work for your children.

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