Newsom, Bonta Announce Settlement with Elk Grove Over Affordable Housing Project

Sep 4, 2024, 05:34 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have announced a legal settlement with the city of Elk Grove over its rejection of an affordable housing project. Newsom criticized Elk Grove's opposition to homeless housing, labeling it 'shameful,' and emphasized the need to build more housing to address California's homelessness crisis. Bonta warned that cities must follow state housing laws or face legal action. The settlement underscores the state's commitment to enforcing housing regulations and addressing the housing shortage. Newsom also highlighted $85M for housing cost reduction and the importance of SB 1037.