This is an Economics policy paper about an act or measure that will improve Santa Cruz County local government. I am focusing on the argument for the implementation of Measure M in Santa Cruz which Allows residents to vote before the City’s rules on building heights can be changed. This gives you power over the future heights in your neighborhood and increases the amount of affordable housing developers have to include in new large projects by 5%. This helps our lower-income kids, families, seniors, students and essential workers continue to live here. Measure M was in the the March 5th local ballot and did not pass, I am writing a research paper as an argument for Measure M. I need an argument against Measure M and then a rebuttal/counter argument. I also need 8 sources with footnotes. I have also linked what Istarted with as a peek into what route i was taking.
Here are some sources I have so far:
https://santacruzlocal.org/election/2024-mar-05/measures/m-housing-for-people/
https://www.yes-on-m.org/#:~:text=affordable%20housing.-,Supporters,-Among%20the%20thousands
Santa Cruz takes building height and inclusionary housing to the VOTERS
https://lookout.co/santa-cruz-development-housing-high-rise-living-as-a-fix-for-sky-high-housing-costs-and-meets-opposition/
https://votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov/Portals/16/mar24/ElectionSummaryReportRPT.3-26.pdf
Here is the outline of the policy paper:
Introduction Section:
Define the problem or issue.
State your proposal in specific terms.
Indicate the timeline of your proposal (immediate)
Body Section:
Present specific, relevant evidence in the form of data, examples in other states/localities, existing proposals with supportive evidence, etc.
Show how you arrived at the findings or recommendations through analysis of your evidence. Draw careful conclusions that make sense of the evidence and do not misrepresent it.
Describe the specifics of your proposal in a way that reflects the evidence you have presented to justify it. Include specific numbers, timelines, implementation plans, etc.
Conclusion Section:
Suggest next steps and the process to follow for your proposal.
Remind the decision maker of the big picture, the overall goal, the necessity of the investigation, or of the urgency for action.
