What's the Plan?

By whatstheplanmonterey.com

What's the Plan is a weekly discussion with the government and business leaders of Monterey County, CA.

The show highlights the constant struggle to balance growth, industry and livability issues. Ad... more

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How many episodes does What's the Plan? have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.

What's the Plan? episodes:

April 08, 2024 Episode 199 - Dystopian Shangra-La
in this week’s episode, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the alleged corruption of the Project Homekey CFO, the Tin Cannery Hotel, the Salinas Hotel that wasn’t and much more.
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1h 1min
March 31, 2024Podcast 198 - Coastal Commission Determines fate of Tin Cannery
This week Paul Mark and Dan discuss:
Tin Cannery impact on tax revenue

The Wild Fish owner's back taxes

Wave street Studio gets liquor license

County Sheriff

PG council's inquiry rule detailing interaction between council members and city employees.
The selection process for a new city manager is discussed, with emphasis on finding a candidate who can work effectively with citizens and employees.
There were over 30 applications for the Lovers Point grill concessionaire role.
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1h 7min
March 23, 2024 Podcast 197 - Marina HS finally gets some love
In this episode, Paul, Mark and Dan discuss the following issues (among others):

- Housing affordability
- The impact of regulations on housing costs
- How the census impacts voting districts
- The PG Skate Park
- The situation with Marina High School and its facilities
- The inequality in facilities among schools in the Monterey Peninsula School District
- The passing of a bond measure that included projects for every school in the district, including Marina High School
- The issue of students leaving Marina High School due to the lack of facilities and choosing to attend other schools
- The work and impact of PK Diffenbaugh, the superintendent at Monterey
- The implications of public employees getting paid more and the economic consequences

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1h
March 17, 2024 Episode 196 - PG Pensions
This week Paul, Mark and
Dan talk about crime, PG Pensions and other news from around the county
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44min
March 09, 2024 Episode 195 - Equestrian Center and Free Speech
This week, Mark and Dan delve into:

- The potential impacts of transitioning to district elections in Pacific Grove and Marina, two cities in California. It highlights how this shift could alter the political landscape in these areas.
- The advantages and disadvantages of district elections, including the possible impacts on fair representation. They highlight the controversy around this issue, examining how it could affect the proportionality of representation in local councils.
- The proposal of a mute button during Zoom public comments for council meetings in PG. They express concerns about the implications for freedom of speech and the First Amendment, underlining the potential for misuse and the risk of silencing legitimate public concerns.
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51min
March 02, 2024Episode 194 - Flying Cars
In this episode, Paul, Mark, and Dan discuss:
Big Sur Motorist drives off Cliff

Scott Weiner proposes speed controls on cars

The closure of the grill at Lovers Point and potential future plans for the location.

The implications of city council district elections and the disenfranchisement of voters.

The demographic makeup of Pacific Grove and Carmel, and the challenges of district elections in these areas.

The impact of changing bag policies on businesses and consumers.

Ongoing issues with governance and representation within Pacific Grove.
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1h 9min
February 24, 2024Episode 193 - Properties, Pensions, and Politics
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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1h
February 18, 2024 Episode 192 - Cal-AM Takeover/PGUSD Bond
Dan and Mark return to talk about CALAM, PGUSD and the news from around the county
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1h 5min
February 11, 2024 Episode 191 - District 5 Supervisor Forum
This week Dan and Mark are out.
Paul plays and comments on clips from a District 5 Supervisor forum co-hosted by the Monterey County Association of Realtors and FireSafe Council for Monterey County on Friday, February 2, 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzOZJCRyTwk
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36min
February 03, 2024 Episode 190 - ProAm and Fraud
Weekly discussion of all things Monterey County.

No show notes this week
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51min

FAQs about What's the Plan?:

How many episodes does What's the Plan? have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.