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housing showdown is brewing in Santa Cruz, where a coalition of community leaders and officials has launched a ballot initiative to fund affordable housing projects. Dubbed the Workforce Housing Affordability Act, the measure aims to provide much-needed support for local residents struggling to find affordable homes.
However, not everyone is on board with this plan. The city's real estate community has fired back with their own measure, which they claim will address the same issues without resorting to a transfer tax - a provision that has sparked heated debate among locals.
As the battle over housing affordability continues to unfold in Santa Cruz, one thing is clear: the stakes are high and the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for residents, businesses, and the local economy.
