California officials are suing the city of Elk Grove for denying a proposed housing project in Old Town Elk Grove, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on May 1.
Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are accusing city officials of denying the project and discriminating against low-income families.
The state is seeking legal action to require city officials to approve the project.
Bonta said that to improve California’s housing and homeless crisis, cities and counties throughout the state must “do their part” to assist low-income Californians with affordable housing options.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks at the district attorney building in Santa Ana, Calif., on Sept. 8, 2022. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)
“Our state is in a housing crisis and local governments must do their part to allow for affordable housing options for all members of our communities, regardless of their income level,” Bonta said in a statement. “Everyone deserves to have a place to call home. California has critically important laws designed to combat housing discrimination and increase affordable housing opportunities. Today’s lawsuit against Elk Grove sends a strong message to local governments: if you violate fair housing laws, we will hold you to account.”…