By Irving Baron Santa Monica
So it’s come down to this. The city is so desperate to build low income housing that they are actually attempting to build the project at Main Street and Pacific Avenue at a cost of $500 per unit and each would rent for $500 to $700 per month. The project is out of whack in every way. If a private builder wanted to build it, the city wouldn’t approve it. It’s oversized and doesn’t have enough parking.
I was thrilled to see that we will have lots of options for the upcoming council race, as we really need to get rid of the current group of social engineers. They are so out of touch with the people on so many issues and must be removed.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 16, 2004. Read the original PDF.