McGoldrick and Maxwell Control Fate of Housing AmendmentRandy Shawbyline‚ Dec. 11‚ 2007After all of the public hearings, strategy sessions, and organizational meetings, the fate of a proposed set-aside for affordable housing at the Board of Supervisors today comes down to the votes of either Jake McGoldrick or Sophie Maxwell. With Gerardo Sandoval agreeing to support the charter amendment last Friday, either supervisor can provide the necessary sixth vote. Although both McGoldrick and Maxwell have expressed opposition to new set-asides, their votes to kill the measure would disappoint many of their longtime supporters. Both were elected as part of the progressive sweep of 2000, both turned to progressives when faced with recall efforts, and both pride themselves on their commitment to affordable housing. Considering that their vote simply gives the electorate the opportunity to make the real funding decision, supporting the charter amendment appears most consistent with their desired political legacies. |