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Today we welcome to the program Steve Cruz of Cruz Strategies. Cruz has over 20 years of legislative and political experience having worked on behalf of a multitude of interests, both public and private, before the California State Legislature and various state agencies. We discuss Cruz's journey to politics, housing, effective lobbying, and more.


(07:09) Becoming a lobbyist in Sacramento

(16:37) Pursuing homebuilding and development

(23:30) Successful business development for lobbying

(27:44) How can we build more homes?

(36:06) Steve’s interest in low riding cars

 

This episode was recorded on 09/27/2023

 

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