Interview with Mike Gatto

Interview with Mike Gatto

This week we welcome former Assemblymember Mike Gatto, representing Los Angeles. We discuss affordable housing, development, leadership battles, and more.

(02:36) State of housing in LA since Newsom took over

(09:05) What is in our control and what can be done?

(19:10) Addressing homelessness

(25:39) Leadership battles and incoming class

(43:43) Housing prices and what the future holds

 

December 5, 2022

SacTown Talks

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Mike Gatto on the End of Session Hijinks

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August 21, 2021

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SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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May 7, 2021

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SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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April 9, 2021

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