Clearlake City Council Meets Tomorrow, Will Discuss Homebuyer Assistance for City Employees

At their meeting tomorrow evening at 5, the Clearlake City Council will consider creating a homebuyer assistance program for city employees. The LakeCountyNews reports City Manager Alan Flora in a report to the council said one of the most difficult challenges faced by any organization is recruitment and retention of high-performing and committed employees and that home ownership is often key to attracting them. Flora is asking the council to consider an incentive amount, requirements that home purchases be within the city and owner-occupied, income limits, requirements for time of employment, and ensuring any method is tax-free to increase effectiveness.