Santa Monica delays vote on regional housing trust
By The BriefBrief
Santa Monica postponed joining a Westside affordable housing trust, seeking new terms after concerns about costs and board control.
WHO:Santa Monica City Council; Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick; Councilmember Dan Hall; city staff
WHAT:Postponed a vote on joining the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust and directed renegotiation of the Joint Powers Agreement terms
WHEN:Aug 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
WHERE:Santa Monica, CA
WHY:Council members raised concerns the agreement could expose the city to future costs and allow unelected board members to steer financing decisions.
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