Summary: What is neighborhood character exactly? What does a one-size-fits-all approach to housing mean? What strain does building more housing actually put on city infrastructure? On this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt and Liam discuss the case for local control over housing decisions. First, Gimme Shelter is going on tour in Southern California--come out and see us (3:00). Then a truly sisyphean Avocado of the Fortnight (7:00), followed by a roundup of what housing bills Gov. Newsom signed and vetoed (11:00). Finally, interviews with Susan Kirsch, founder and former president of Liveable California (31:00), and Juan Garza, mayor pro tem of the city of Bellflower (55:00). Tour Dates: Oct 26, Voice of San Diego's Politifest, 2PM (check calendar for additional details) : https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/politifest/ Nov 5, Milken Institute in Santa Monica, Homelessness and Housing Town Hall: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-homelessness-housing-town-hall-registration-76393489985
