California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 - Santa Monica) speaks on the California Housing Crisis at "Where Goes the Road to Solving California's Housing Crisis" on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen said, "If you don't like this path [SB-50], we've got to figure out another one." The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?" from May 4-9. Tonight's final event in the series is "Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders." The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)
Lawyer and journalist Chris Legras of Santa Monica holds a sign questioning the motives of California State Senator Scott Weiner’s (SD11 – San Francisco) SB 50 which proposes new approaches to California’s housing issues, outside the the Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Legras said, “I worry about SB-50, it’s a poorly planned, rushed solution to a problem we all know exists. It’s going to effect the poor and marginalized the most.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Jill Stewart, the executive director of the Coalition to Preserve Los Angeles stands outside the SMC Broad Stage with a sign protesting California SB-50 (senate bill) before the beginning of a program featuring diverse opinions on housing in California and SB-50 on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Stewart said, “We’re fighting senate bill 50. We’re going to try to shut it down in the next couple of months. It’s going to generate displacement, gentrification, and homelessness. It’s going to be the opposite of what he’s [California State Senator Scott Wiener (SD11 – San Francisco)] trying to sell. The Fillmore District is almost gone now. High density means high prices. The working class has to move further and further away. He’s [Senator Wiener] taken at least $700k from developers. He is the spokesperson for global investors.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Lesley O’Toole from Hollywood, by way of Hampshire, England, holds a sign opposing SB-50 and tries to engage with California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), the author of SB-50, but Weiner does not acknowledge her presence as he walks swiftly into the SMC Broad Stage, on Thursday, May 9, 2019. As Weiner passes her, O’Toole adds “and, you’re late”, although he actually arrived before SB-50 opponent Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica), O’Toole said she was attending tonight because, “I want to try to save my neighborhood from destruction.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)SMC Childhood Development major Jiaying Song from Shijiazhuang, China looks over the hors d’oeuvres at the reception before tonight’s housing discussion at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Song commutes to SMC from Monterey Park and came tonight because her SMC Political Science instructor offered extra credit. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)SMC Fashion Design major Yasmina Sadki from Reims, France serves herself some olives from the hors d’oeuvres table at the reception before tonight’s housing discussion at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Sadki said that she came partly for the extra credit offered by her SMC Political Science instructor, but that she is “also very interested in the issues. I hope to be an investor in real estate one day, so I want to understand both sides. Also, I love cheese!” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Mary Rushfield, Samuel Tolkin, and Ron Goldman, all of Santa Monica, visit with each other as they wait for the house to open for tonight’s California Housing discussion at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein introduces the moderator for tonight’s California Housing discussion, fellow SMC Public Policy Institute faculty member Shari Davis, at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB-50, gives the first presentation for “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis?” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. During his remarks, Senator Weiner said, “We have to up our game in terms of that low-income affordable housing… When people say that SB-50 wants to get rid of single family homes – that’s completely untrue… when we ban apartment buildings, that’s a ban on affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)As California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco) continues with his remarks, Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) arrives and takes a seat after having just flown in to Los Angeles for tonight’s discussion “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB-50, gives the first presentation for “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis?” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. During his remarks, Senator Weiner said, “We have to up our game in terms of that low-income affordable housing… When people say that SB-50 wants to get rid of single family homes – that’s completely untrue… when we ban apartment buildings, that’s a ban on affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)As he completes his remarks, California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco) is greeted by colleague Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) who had just flown in to town and arrived late for tonight’s discussion “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) speaks on the California Housing Crisis at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen said, “If you don’t like this path [SB-50], we’ve got to figure out another one.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) speaks on the California Housing Crisis at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen said, “If you don’t like this path [SB-50], we’ve got to figure out another one.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis shares her ideas on housing in California at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Mayor Davis asked, “How are we going to make sure that everyone has safe, affordable, and decent housing?… This community [Santa Monica] deserves a round of applause for voting to tax itself for affordable housing.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB-50, answering a discussion question from moderator Shari Davis at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. After questions from the moderator, and before questions from the audience, Senator Weiner left. Moderator Davis announced his departure noting that just as Senator Allen had arrived late due to a plane flight, so Senator Weiner had to leave early because of a plane flight. However the audience members opposed to Senator Weiner’s SB-50 didn’t believe this, and felt that it was an excuse for Senator Weiner to duck their questions. Some shouted out in frustration and anger that they had come tonight specifically to ask Senator Weiner questions and now they were being denied. (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Lesley O’Toole from Hollywood, by way of Hampshire, England, sits in the front row and documents the discussion on the California Housing Crisis at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. O’Toole said she was attending tonight because, “I want to try to save my neighborhood from destruction.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis shares her ideas on housing in California at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Mayor Davis asked, “How are we going to make sure that everyone has safe, affordable, and decent housing?… This community [Santa Monica] deserves a round of applause for voting to tax itself for affordable housing.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) speaks on the California Housing Crisis at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen said, “If you don’t like this path [SB-50], we’ve got to figure out another one.” The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)Moderator and SMC Public Policy Institute faculty member Shari Davis listens as panelists California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis discuss audience questions at “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis” on the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. A third panelist, Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco) had to leave early to catch a plane flight. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)After the conclusion of “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis”, panelist California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) goes to the edge of the stage to answer a question from Santa Monica resident Mary Rushfield at the SMC Broad Stage on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The SMC Public Policy Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, “There Goes the Neighborhood, Part II: How might policy approaches prevent displacement in neighborhoods affected by gentrification?” from May 4-9. Tonight’s final event in the series is “Where Goes the Road to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion with Legislative Leaders.” The panel includes California state legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), author of SB 50 which proposes bold approaches to California’s housing issues, and Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, a former Co-Chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and leading advocate for Santa Monica’s innovative policy solutions and funding for affordable housing.” (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)
![Jill Stewart, The Executive Director Of The Coalition To Preserve Los Angeles Stands Outside The SMC Broad Stage With A Sign Protesting California SB-50 (Senate Bill) Before The Beginning Of A Program Featuring Diverse Opinions On Housing In California And SB-50 On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Stewart Said, "We're Fighting Senate Bill 50. We're Going To Try To Shut It Down In The Next Couple Of Months. It's Going To Generate Displacement, Gentrification, And Homelessness. It's Going To Be The Opposite Of What He's [California State Senator Scott Wiener (SD11 - San Francisco)] Trying To Sell. The Fillmore District Is Almost Gone Now. High Density Means High Prices. The Working Class Has To Move Further And Further Away. He's [Senator Wiener] Taken At Least $700k From Developers. He Is The Spokesperson For Global Investors." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-2.jpg)
![California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 - Santa Monica) Speaks On The California Housing Crisis At "Where Goes The Road To Solving California's Housing Crisis" On The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen Said, "If You Don't Like This Path [SB-50], We've Got To Figure Out Another One." The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-12.jpg)
![California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 - Santa Monica) Speaks On The California Housing Crisis At "Where Goes The Road To Solving California's Housing Crisis" On The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen Said, "If You Don't Like This Path [SB-50], We've Got To Figure Out Another One." The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-13.jpg)
![Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis Shares Her Ideas On Housing In California At "Where Goes The Road To Solving California's Housing Crisis" On The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Mayor Davis Asked, "How Are We Going To Make Sure That Everyone Has Safe, Affordable, And Decent Housing?... This Community [Santa Monica] Deserves A Round Of Applause For Voting To Tax Itself For Affordable Housing." The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-14.jpg)
![Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis Shares Her Ideas On Housing In California At "Where Goes The Road To Solving California's Housing Crisis" On The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Mayor Davis Asked, "How Are We Going To Make Sure That Everyone Has Safe, Affordable, And Decent Housing?... This Community [Santa Monica] Deserves A Round Of Applause For Voting To Tax Itself For Affordable Housing." The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-17.jpg)
![California State Senator Ben Allen (SD26 - Santa Monica) Speaks On The California Housing Crisis At "Where Goes The Road To Solving California's Housing Crisis" On The SMC Broad Stage On Thursday, May 9, 2019. Senator Allen Said, "If You Don't Like This Path [SB-50], We've Got To Figure Out Another One." The SMC Public Policy Institute Is Presenting Its 8th Annual Spring Symposium, "There Goes The Neighborhood, Part II: How Might Policy Approaches Prevent Displacement In Neighborhoods Affected By Gentrification?" From May 4-9. Tonight's Final Event In The Series Is "Where Goes The Road To Solving California’s Housing Crisis? A Keynote Discussion With Legislative Leaders." The Panel Includes California State Legislators Senator Ben Allen (SD26 – Santa Monica) And Senator Scott Weiner (SD11 – San Francisco), Author Of SB 50 Which Proposes Bold Approaches To California’s Housing Issues, And Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis, A Former Co-Chair Of Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights And Leading Advocate For Santa Monica’s Innovative Policy Solutions And Funding For Affordable Housing." (Glenn Zucman/The Corsair)](https://glenn.zucman.com/photojournalism/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zucman_glenn_NEWS_Cal_Housing_Crisis-18.jpg)
