The Housing Element Work Group (HEWG) was established by the City Council on June 7, 2021, pursuant to Government Code 65583(c)(7), specifically to guide the development of the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of Healdsburg. The formation of the HEWG, with its broad membership, ensured the inclusion of diverse community perspectives, making the development process of the Housing Element comprehensive and reflective of the city's wide-ranging housing needs.

Following the completion of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development on June 29, 2023, the HEWG's mandate has been expanded. The City Council, through Resolution 171-2022, tasked the HEWG with continuing to address complex housing issues identified during the development of the City's Housing Element including:

• Downtown Housing Capacity 
• Housing Needs Assessment 
• Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) Analysis
• Homeownership opportunities 

Current HEWG Membership:

• Deborah Kravitz 
• Jim Heid 
• Dean Kladder 
• Stephen Barber 

For detailed information on the HEWG’s activities, agendas, and meeting schedules, please visit the link below: 

Housing Element Work Group Agendas