Ben Raderstorf
@raders.bsky.social
defend democracy and build homes / policy advocate @protectdemocracy.org / author ifyoucankeep.it / co-prez @sacyimby.bsky.social / rash opinions my own
No kings but Sac Kings
📍Sacramento
No kings but Sac Kings
📍Sacramento
@jacksantucci.bsky.social has done some fascinating work on how reform coalitions emerge. There are more possibilities than you’d think
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
@jacksantucci.bsky.social has done some fascinating work on how reform coalitions emerge. There are more possibilities than you’d think
Reposted by Ben Raderstorf
*than anyone in Washington wants to understand*
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 AM
*than anyone in Washington wants to understand*
I have an article running tomorrow on basically this exact thesis
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I have an article running tomorrow on basically this exact thesis
All of which is to say, good on NYC for passing 2, 3, and 4, but my god — anyone who thinks “modest streamlining & appeals process for subsidized, income-restricted housing for poor people” is radical is personally responsible for homelessness
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
All of which is to say, good on NYC for passing 2, 3, and 4, but my god — anyone who thinks “modest streamlining & appeals process for subsidized, income-restricted housing for poor people” is radical is personally responsible for homelessness
Hilariously, the unanimous political consensus in Sacramento is this isn’t good enough. Council launched a big process to figure out what other streamlining gains we can find (hint: the big money is in the building department)
sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/11/s...
sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/11/s...
City launches ‘Streamline Sacramento’ to speed up housing development - Sacramento City Express
In an effort to boost housing production and reduce construction costs, the City of Sacramento has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the development approval process. Called “Streamline Sa...
sacramentocityexpress.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Hilariously, the unanimous political consensus in Sacramento is this isn’t good enough. Council launched a big process to figure out what other streamlining gains we can find (hint: the big money is in the building department)
sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/11/s...
sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/11/s...
Last time I think Council even saw an apartment proposal in this town it was over a year ago, when a union managed to force an appeal on staff approval while trying to sue only to get swiftly told 9-0 to pound sand
www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...
www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...
City Council turns back appeals on American River One project, lawsuit still active - Sacramento Business Journal
The project still faces a lawsuit filed in June.
www.bizjournals.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Last time I think Council even saw an apartment proposal in this town it was over a year ago, when a union managed to force an appeal on staff approval while trying to sue only to get swiftly told 9-0 to pound sand
www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...
www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...
I write a friggin nonprofit newsletter on Substack and 60 likes on something means we didn't really hit. Just saying...
November 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I write a friggin nonprofit newsletter on Substack and 60 likes on something means we didn't really hit. Just saying...