A HOUSING POLICY SYMPOSIUM: Aligning State and City Housing Policy

On March 24, 2023, The Rose Institute welcomed former Governor Gray Davis to campus to moderate a discussion with local officials on the state’s growing role in local housing matters. The event was attended by over 100 local officials and close to 40 students and faculty. The Olson Company was the corporate sponsor.

After a warm welcome from Professor Miller, Supervisor Janice Hahn delivered opening remarks. Governor Davis gave a brief overview of some of the challenges cities are facing and then moderated a lively discussion with the panelists, former Assemblymember Autumn Burke, former State Senator Isadore Hall, III, Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatieri, Huntington Beach City Councilmember Dan Kalmick, Ontario City Manager and Rose Board member Scott Ochoa, and John Reekstin from The Olson Company. Following a break for lunch, Governor Davis conducted a second discussion with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris. Governor Davis ended his visit with a Q&A with Rose Institute research assistants.