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From: Maire, Justin <
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:25 AM
To: E-mail Council Website; Advisory Bodies
Subject: Avila Ranch San Luis Obispo
June 28th 2017
Re: Avila Ranch San Luis Obispo
To whom it may concern:
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JUN 2 8 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I'm a 38 year old employee of Morris & Garritano Insurance with 4 school aged kids and I realize how difficult it is to purchase a
home in San Luis Obispo. While I have been fortunate enough to buy a home here, with help from family, it is something many
of my coworkers and friends can only dream of. It is and has been very difficult for fellow staff to find housing in this
area. Currently our employee base consists of around 130 individuals. Of that approximately 10 to 12 of those own homes in
San Luis Obispo. Close to 35 employees are renting in San Luis as they can not afford to buy here, and our remaining staff lives
anywhere from San Miguel down to Orcutt and commutes to work each day.
We've recently begun discussing the prospect of the Avila Ranch San Luis Obispo Development with our staff and it is
something the majority of our employees strongly feel will be a benefit both to them and the community.
Just yesterday we had a presentation in our break room allowing employees who were interested to learn more about the
project, sign up to receive further information, and learn how they can potentially receive first priority on those homes once
completed. Nearly half our staff showed up.
While this project may not completely solve the problem of the shortage in local workforce housing it is certainly a step in the
right direction and is something our staff is very excited about.
Respectfully,
Justin Maire I Commercial Risk Advisor
Morris & Garritano Insurance
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