Denise Lite
Denise Lite
Source: The Signal
Date: 06/13/2026 2:44am
Article Summary:
**Denise Lite: Why Santa Clarita Must Fight for Local Control — From the Courthouse to a City Charter**
In an opinion column, Denise Lite argues that Santa Clarita’s biggest threat is the loss of local control as California increasingly overrides city decision-making on housing and development. Citing state housing laws and a proposed regional courthouse project, she contends Sacramento is undermining community input and urges exploring a transition to charter city status to regain greater authority over local affairs.
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Date: 06/13/2026 2:44am
**Denise Lite: Why Santa Clarita Must Fight for Local Control — From the Courthouse to a City Charter**
In an opinion column, Denise Lite argues that Santa Clarita’s biggest threat is the loss of local control as California increasingly overrides city decision-making on housing and development. Citing state housing laws and a proposed regional courthouse project, she contends Sacramento is undermining community input and urges exploring a transition to charter city status to regain greater authority over local affairs.
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