NIMBYs Aren't Just Shutting Down Housing
7 hours ago
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- YIMBY Law successfully lobbied Rancho Palos Verdes to approve an upzoning for 647 homes by leveraging state housing laws.
- A NIMBY filed a complaint with the California State Bar, accusing YIMBY Law's director of practicing law without a license for sending advocacy letters.
- YIMBY Law argues their advocacy is protected under the First Amendment's right to free speech and petition the government.
- NIMBYs often attempt to delegitimize YIMBY activists, questioning their motives and even resorting to public harassment.
- Examples include shouting down speakers at meetings, spitting on supporters, and filing baseless complaints to silence opposition.
- The article emphasizes the importance of democratic discourse and resisting efforts to exclude differing viewpoints.