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February 28, 2025 Interviews: Fire Chiefs Wilson and Filson; Santa Cruz City Workforce Housing Solutions Act Initiative


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Hour One: CalFire/Santa Cruz County Fire Chief Jed Wilson and Chief Sam Filson discuss emergency response in unincorporated areas, CSA 48, proposed reorganization, proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility for Watsonville, and lessons from LA Fires.

Hour Two: Elaine Johnson and Bruce Van Allen discuss Workforce Housing Solutions Act initiative in the City of Santa Cruz.  $96/parcel annually and a tiered property sale transfer tax for 20 years to fund affordable housing and prevent homelessness in the City.

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