Legislative Update - November 2, 2023
From National Apartment Association: White House Announces Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this week, President Biden signed a wide-ranging executive order seeking to increase regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries nationwide. While the order does not constitute immediate policy change, it does direct agencies to develop guidelines and frameworks. This includes the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in order to combat unlawful discrimination enabled by automated or algorithmic tools used in housing decision-making. These actions are intended to impact the use of resident screening systems and advertising of housing and help avoid violations of federal law. Learn more.
Oceanside Water Rate Hearing Set for November 15
The Oceanside City Council will be holding a hearing on water and sewer rate increases on November 15 at 6 p.m. Oceanside’s water rates could increase by 6 percent in 2024 and another 6 percent in 2025. Written protests may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk prior to the hearing or in the City Council Chambers on the day of the public hearing. SCRHA members who reside or have property in Oceanside are encouraged to weigh in. If a majority (50% +1) of property owners or tenants who pay a water bill directly within the service district submit written protests, the provider cannot raise rates as proposed. Protests should include the name of the owner or person who receives the bill, the name of the water provider, the address or parcel number of the property, and be signed by the owner or the person who receives the bill. Property owners should have received notice in the mail. Click here for more information and the Prop. 218 notice.
Reminder: Special Elections November 7
There are several special elections coming up this coming Tuesday. SCRHA has endorsed Amy Reichert in the special run-off election to fill the vacant seat in the County’s Fourth Supervisorial District. Registered voters in those districts should have received their ballots in the mail already. Early voting is also available at the Registrar’s office. Click here for more information.
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