From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
SLT Council Discusses Housing Initiatives, New Lease
Jan. 24, 2023, 4 p.m.The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to sign a five-year lease for city offices, discussed housing initiatives, and voted for a program focused on first responders.
From Sierra Sun...
Truckee Council Considers Affordable Housing Incentive program
Jan. 11, 2023, 4 p.m.The Truckee Town Council discussed the Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Pilot Program, which would encourage the private sector to create workforce housing.
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