Four issues shape most of the work Julie brings to the Council dais.
Julie supports real progress on low-income housing — but not housing growth driven by inflated state mandates that ask existing residents to absorb all the impact of new development.
She has worked with the California Alliance of Local Electeds (CALE) to request a state audit of housing-number mandates. That audit found the state had not sufficiently reviewed or supported its own housing figures — though there's currently no enforcement mechanism requiring the state to act on it. Julie continues to organize councilmembers statewide to push for accurate numbers.
Over the years, Julie has written directly to the community about growth and local control. Here's the record.
Raised concerns about additional housing, traffic, water supply, and school overcrowding.
Opposed state housing mandates and the loss of local control over development decisions.
Continued opposition to state-imposed land-use decisions and unfettered development.
Emphasized community character, responsible planning, local control, and adherence to Pleasanton's General Plan and Specific Plans.
Raised concerns that Pleasanton is being required to absorb substantial housing growth without adequate funding for infrastructure and public services.
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Water is one of the most serious long-term concerns facing Pleasanton. Julie supports the city's Water Supply Assessment, which is evaluating the community's options before scarcity or contamination forces a harder decision.
Pleasanton's historic downtown and small-town feel are, in Julie's view, worth actively protecting as the region grows around it — not something that survives by accident.
As the city grows and state mandates add pressure, Julie has prioritized keeping police, fire, and emergency resources funded rather than stretched thin.
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