San Luis Obispo City Council members unanimously decided to adapt confidentiality policies for elected officials on Sept. 15. Elected officials must discuss with the city manager, city attorney or a grand jury designee before sharing the information prior to official public release of grand jury reports. The changes were proposed after San Luis Obispo Mayor […]
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Francis announces reelection plans for SLO city council
Emily Francis, a current city council member, announced her reelection for city council on May 17, and is running against Michelle Shoresman and Felicia Lewis for the two city council seats up for election in November.
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San Luis Obispo City Council debates fraternity and sorority regulations
The San Luis Obispo City Council discussed code enforcement priorities for safe and livable housing, with a focus on reforming regulations around fraternities and sororities, and discussed possible solutions such as an “Overlay Enforcement Zone” and hiring more code enforcement officers.
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City council member Michelle Shoresman announces her reelection campaign
Michelle Shoresman, a current San Luis Obispo city council member, has announced her reelection for city council, prioritizing housing, environmental preservation, and healthy neighborhoods.
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Cal Poly sued over Greek Life addresses
Kathie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly and the California State University Board of Trustees to release public records listing fraternity and sorority sanctioned events addresses, citing the need for transparency and access to the same information the city relies on for enforcement.
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SLO City Council outlines zero-tolerance plan for St. Patrick’s Day
San Luis Obispo officials are taking a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive and illegal behaviors during St. Patrick’s Day, with increased police presence and doubled fines for certain violations.
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San Luis Obispo adopts single-vote council elections after demand from voting-rights group
San Luis Obispo voters will adopt a new single-vote system for city council elections beginning this year, in which voters will select one candidate for the council, with the two candidates receiving the most votes winning the available seats.
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City council members to increase their pay to offset San Luis Obispo living costs
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to increase their salaries by 20-40% in order to offset the city’s high cost of living, however their pay still barely reaches the median income in San Luis Obispo.
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SLO City Council addresses rent stabilization and eviction protections for renters
The San Luis Obispo City Council held a special session to discuss the Tenant Protection Act and its implications for renters in the city, including rent stabilization, just cause for evictions, and limits on security deposits and application screening fees.
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Cal Poly to host another alternative St. Fratty’s event this year
Cal Poly is working with the City of San Luis Obispo to provide a safe and positive St. Fratty’s event this year, while also addressing the need for more event space for students.
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Delta Chi fraternity’s permit revocation stands after city council denies appeal
Delta Chi’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s revocation of their conditional use permit was denied by the San Luis Obispo City Council, meaning the fraternity must apply for a modification of the permit within 60 days and face a permanent revocation if any further noise complaints are issued.