In October, the Snohomish City Planning Commission began consideration of changes to Chapter 14 of the Snohomish Municipal Code, relating to affordable housing policies. The new changes would add expedited the permit review processes, increase the density bonus incentive for developers, and reduce fees. In response to the agenda and proposed items, Mat wrote a letter and attended the Planning Commission meeting to voice strong support for the proposed legislation and recommended additional REALTOR-friendly policies. In December, Mat attended a public hearing at the Planning Commission for the draft legislation. Mat provided a public comment on behalf of SCCAR in support of the legislation and reiterated that the planning commission should continue to provide market-driven affordable housing policy recommendations to the city council.