What's the Plan?

Episode 193 - Properties, Pensions, and Politics

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In this episode, Paul, Dan and Mark delve into:

  • The current housing issues in Pacific Grove, particularly the challenges and criticisms associated with meeting state-imposed housing quotas.
  • The frustration over the state's top-down decision making and the need for more localized decision-making.
  • The controversial influence of public employee unions on public officials.
  • The feasibility of building more housing, with an insight into the order of prioritization: luxury housing and hotels, followed by middle-class homes, and eventually smaller apartments.
    • A close look at the financial state of Pacific Grove, including an in-depth discussion about the city's substantial $52 million debt to the state's pension fund.
      • A comparison between California and Florida's budget and politics.

        • Stay tuned each week for an enlightening conversation on these topics and more.

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