Land Use Policy - Affordable Housing |
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Brad Imamura |
| What is your position on affordable housing? Please be specific with regards to policies you support or oppose. |
"Affordable" housing as used by most governmental agencies actually means "subsidized" housing. The majority want housing to be affordable. So called "affordable" housing must be addressed on a regional level, not just by each individual municipality. There are zoning and general plan categories so individuals know where and what can be built, and the potential homeowner needs to set realistic expectations on what they can afford and maintain. Local control is very important. |
| Do you support modifying city policies or regulations to make it easier and cheaper to build housing? If so, what specific policy changes do you support? |
Absolutely, yes. Cut fees, cut delays in processing, cut redundancy in environmental review; how many times do we have to reinvent the wheel? More bureaucracy makes housing more and more expensive and as history tells us, it's going to get built anyway. So cut the red tape. |
| Do you support requiring developers to actually build inclusionary units instead of paying an "in lieu" fee? |
If developers are required to pay an "in lieu" fee and the municipality builds the unit, the costs are unfortunately usually poorly managed. By forcing a developer to build something they don't want to doesn't work. It defeats the purpose of a free market. When the developer builds what the buyer wants then both are happy. Artificial subsidies don't work in the long run. How many federal housing projects have been torn down after failing or they become slums? If taxpayers are forced to subsidize construction, it defeats that word "affordable". |
| Do you support requiring that "inclusionary housing" units be made permanently affordable, even upon resale? If not, please explain. |
Yes |
| Do you support requiring developers of hospitality, commercial and industrial projects that significantly increase demand for already scarce housing resources to also build workforce housing? |
No |
| What other housing policies do you support or oppose? |
Strongly support local control. The residents and homeowners of a particular municipality should have the opportunity to participate in the future development. |
Water Supplies |
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Brad Imamura |
| What specific proposals do you support to ensure your community can meet its water demands without increasing the overdraft of the County's groundwater aquifers or violating the SWRCB's Cease and Desist Order regarding taking water from the Carmel River? |
Currently, I support the expansion of the Pure Water Monterey project as an alternative to the CalAm desalination project. |
| Do you support expansion of Pure Water Monterey as an alternative to building a desalination plant? |
No |
Sprawl Reduction |
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Brad Imamura |
| Do you support the creation of "urban growth boundaries" or expansion of the existing boundary as a way to prevent urban sprawl, and to insure that future growth is compact, efficient, and protective of the environment? If not, what measures would you support to prevent urban sprawl? If yes, will you sponsor an urban growth boundary in the upcoming year, and make it one of your top three priorities? |
Yes, I would be willing to support and sponsor an urban growth boundary depending on the outcome of comprehensive public input by residents and homeowners. |
Transportation |
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Brad Imamura |
| Poorly planned, non-infill commercial developments and hotels create more trips and additional vehicle miles traveled on already overcrowded roads and highways. Both residents and visitors pay the price of delay and increased pollution. What specific traffic congestion relief solutions do you support? |
Widen and maintain the roads people use the most. Install smart traffic signals to reduce idling of automobiles and keep traffic flowing. |
| Do you support roundabouts on Highway 68 and other roads? What other transportation policies or practices have you seen that local governments should incorporate? |
Yes. |
Leadership |
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Brad Imamura |
| If you are elected, what will be your top three priorities? |
Safety, Infrastructure, Business Development |
| What land use policies would you champion for the community? |
Balance development with existing resources while preserving the natural environment. |
| What accomplishments in your career or public service are you most proud of? |
My 40 year career in public service. |
Background |
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Brad Imamura |
| Occupation |
Retired |
| Years Lived in Area |
5 |
| Education |
B.A. San Jose State University |
| Experience |
40 year career as a public employee |