Kylie Clark spends a lot of her time thinking about and discussing housing policies. Kylie works as the Assistant Manager of Advocacy and Public Policy at West Valley Community Services and, in her free time, serves on the Los Gatos Planning Commission.
In this episode, you’ll learn what happened when Kylie wrote an email to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in an effort to provide additional context regarding the latest iteration of the Los Gatos Housing Element and resulting 2040 General Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element Referendum.
What is the story behind The Town of Los Gatos issuing the only censure in the town’s history? How did the ACLU get involved? And what led to The Town rescinding that censure? Find out in another thrilling episode of PodCatsLG!
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OUTGOING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPERSTARS
Over the past seven years, Catherine Somers, Randi Chen, Donna McCurrie, and Kathy Granger have dedicated their time and efforts to the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. Together, they achieved remarkable milestones, leaving an indelible mark on our community. Their passion, dedication, and hard work have brought about positive changes, fostering a vibrant local business environment and strengthening community bonds. Their collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment have led to successful government relations, amazing events, networking opportunities, and valuable resources for businesses and residents alike. As they bid farewell to the Chamber, they leave behind a legacy of excellence that will be deeply missed by all. Their contributions have made a lasting impact, and their absence will be keenly felt. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for their exceptional service and wish them each the very best in their future endeavors.
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THE LOS GATOS CHAMBER HAS A NEW LEADER
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce has a new leader: Jennifer Lin. Jennifer is a Bay Area native and has been living in Los Gatos since 2019. With fresh ideas and a blank slate following the resignation of Catherine Somers, Randi Chen, and Donna McCurrie, she aims to boost membership and enhance the Chamber's activities. Jennifer holds a master's degree in public administration from Columbia University and brings valuable experience in management consulting, brand strategy, marketing, strategic planning, operations, and public relations. Her leadership promises an exciting new chapter for the Chamber.
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LEARN YOUR LOS GATOS HISTORY
What is your knowledge about the origins and history of Los Gatos? It is a town with a fascinating backstory that extends beyond what you might already know. Historian Alan Feinberg delves into the diverse and captivating history of Los Gatos and its surrounding areas.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT KINGS COURT IN LOS GATOS?
Centrally located and home to some of our town’s most beloved shops, Kings Court is having a BIG moment as a decades-long land lease approaches its end. Jack Rice, speaking on behalf of the family who owns the land, joins Brian and Catherine to discuss the history of the property, where things stand right now and provide insight about plans for the future.
The Los Gatos Podcast
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce executive director Catherine Sommers teams up with lifelong resident and local real estate broker Brian Bernasconi to talk with community leaders, the business community and local residents about social, civil, business and political issues in the town of Los Gatos, CA and Silicon Valley. Informative and entertaining, PodCats LG is an essential resource for everyone living in Los Gatos and the communities surrounding Los Gatos.
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