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From: Victoria Lockard < CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 7:47 AM
To: Advisory Bodies JUN 19 2017
Subject: I support the Avila Ranch project
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Hello,
I've worked for local employer MINDBODY for close to 4 years. Even though I make a comfortable salary, the cost of housing in
SLO is so high and the lack of housing options is so intense that when I had a chance to telecommute and move back to the
east coast, I took the opportunity. I moved to the east coast even though it wasn't my preference- just because of the housing
issue.
While living in SLO, I had to move rental units more than once in less than 2 years due to the high demand. I was living in a
rental that was over a third of my $100k+ salary because of the lack of options. I have enough saved up for a down payment for
a house but can't find something reasonable and close enough to my office.
Because I've transferred into a new position in my company, (and I miss SLO that much) I'm moving back in a couple months -
but my biggest worry is about finding housing. If I could buy a small, eco -friendly house in the $400s I would be so happy! I'm in
my 30s and have always rented. My dream is to own a home in SLO and be able to live and work here for the long term, and
raise a family. Please approve the Avila Ranch project for people like me.
Sincerely,
Victoria Lockard
Channel Manager
MINDBODY, Inc.
Victoria.Lockard@MINDBODYnnline.com
p. (805) 419.2814