The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a free talk titled: "Planning for Affordable Housing in Monterey County and Cities: Timing, Priorities and Possibilities" at an in-person "Lunch and Learn" Meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

The State and Regional Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) has issued new requirements through the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Numbers (RHNA, or “reena”). All jurisdictions will have to designate zoning for affordable housing by the end of 2023.

Our speaker is Michael DeLapa, Executive Director of Landwatch Monterey County.  He will describe the law, the status in the cities and county, and discuss his perspective on the priorities and possibilities of RHNA.  DeLapa was the leading founder of Landwatch in 1997 with goals to promote land conservation, housing equity, and sustainable, climate-friendly growth. Michael has been Executive Director since 2016. Previously, from 1997-2009 he served on the LandWatch Board of Directors.

The "Lunch and Learn" Meeting will be held at at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road  Carmel CA 93923 

Doors open at 11:15  Lunch is at noon and Program at 12:30

Lunch costs $25 per person and payment is at the door by cash or check. Lunch includes grilled salmon, rice, Greek salad, hummus, pita bread, fruit and baklava for dessert. Catering by Chef Faris Nimry, International Cuisine of Pacific Grove.

Reservations for lunch are required! 

This talk will be recorded and posted on the LWVMC website (under Videos): lwvmryco.org