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Council Committee Overwhelmingly Supports Community Planning Group Reforms Following Circulate Recommendations and Press Conference

San Diego (December 5, 2019) – The San Diego Land Use and Housing Committee voted unanimously to support 31 meaningful reforms to Community Planning Groups that would unlock greater democratic participation in community planning, increase training, and streamline the development review process.

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Press Conference: Supporters of Democratizing Community Planning Groups  Rally for Reforms Ahead of Key Hearing

Circulate San Diego will host a press conference with community members and stakeholders in support of Community Planning Group reform ahead of a pivotal committee hearing on Thursday. A special Land Use and Housing Committee hearing will review recommended reforms to the City of San Diego’s Community Planning Groups, following reports released by Circulate San Diego, the San Diego County Grand Jury, and the San Diego City Auditor detailing serious concerns with the structure of Community Planning Groups, which are the City’s official advisory community groups on all issues relating to land use, transportation, and housing.

In keeping with our tradition of interviewing new team members, we asked our new Intern, Eli Lechman, a few questions so that you all can get to know him!