Links to voter resources
The California Department of Housing and Community Development warns that if Los Altos voters approve Measure D, it would impact the city’s certified Housing Element. Amendments must meet legal requirements or the city risks losing compliance and local zoning control (Builder’s Remedy).
A letter from YIMBY Law, in which they state:
To dispel any potential ambiguity, we are prepared to sue Los Altos the instant this measure is adopted.
They go on to provide further details about how Measure D would conflict with state housing law.
City Manager Gabriel Engeland reviews the 9212 report, with questions and answers, in this video courtesy the Los Altos Community Coalition.
Under Section 9212 of the California election code, the city analyzed the initiative for its consistency with the General Plan, alignment with the Housing Element, fiscal impact on the budget, and influence on the community and economy.
Los Altos City Attorney’s impartial analysis of Measure D.
All the background about Measure D gathered by the city clerk and published on the city website.