On January 12, 2005 The Wall Street Journal published a story about a national study of housing affordability performed by Economy.com. Of 325 metropolitan areas, Salinas was the least affordable place to buy a home. Housing prices are so high people earning the median local income can't afford to buy a median priced home.
In response to this news, the Salinas Californian said in its January 17, 2005 Opinion Section, "Enough lip service. It's time to build some substantial housing around here."
The Rancho San Juan Revised Specific Plan delivers what the Californian called for: new housing in substantial numbers in a mix of prices and types. A development which provides jobs, housing, recreation, flood control and water conservation among many other benefits.
We urge you to cast your vote NO, NO, YES, YES to protect our rights to jobs, housing and respect.