“Creating more affordable housing is one of the most important things we can do for the future of Los Angeles. I proposed the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee because we need to get that done as quickly as possible. This policy is a critical piece of our comprehensive strategy to combat the housing crisis, and it will support the production and preservation of more than a thousand new affordable units every year. I applaud the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, and Chair Jose Huizar, for their leadership in moving it forward today, and look forward to seeing the positive impact I know it will make in communities across our city.” — Mayor Eric Garcetti