JAMES T. BEALL,JR.

Housing Issues

• Voted to open up lands that were not appropriate for industrial uses (i.e.
Edenvale and North San Jose) for residential development.
• Supported Master Plan developments for Silver Creek and
Commuiucations Hill. A portion of the Silver Creek Master Plan is
complete. Communications Hill will be developed in the future.

• Worked to develop an expedited development review process and a
streamlined building permit process.
• Obtained millions of dollars in federal and state funds for infrastructure

improvements that otherwise would have had to be paid for by the
developers.
• Co-authored the creation of the Housing Department, and worked to
increase city funds for home loans and affordable housing projects.

• Approved, during the General Plan 2020 update, lowering the trigger
mechanisms required for development in the Coyote Valley.