Even with an easement agreement, the planning department can only make a "recommendation", or not, to the county council for rezoning, conditional use, special use, or any change from current zoning.

For economic stats: The local Economic Development Council, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, and Chambers of Commerce. 

With 7 seats on the city council up for grabs this next election cycle, it's anyone's bet on where things will go. 

Just commenting about Bremerton and ADU's - the city council just voted to lift the owner occupancy restrictions as well as parking and design restrictions and those are now in effect.

NHMC (National Multifamily Housing Council) is showing rent collections of 91.7%, 93.3%, and 94.2% in April, May & June 2020 across 11 million apartmentsSource: NMHCHowever, I do think the end of the $600 unemployment as well as the PPP loans is going to have a major impact on these figures going forwardMy 2 cents is that some form of unemployment assistance is going to continue going forward.

Your City Council?"

The Seattle city council passed multiple feel-good legislation, knowing full well its results double the cost of renting.

There's a market for paper with no PG, but the higher discount will be in line with the increased risk.Purchasing any investment with a group of investors enters into the area of securities law and something you'll want to seek legal council for.

Getting much above that, I encourage them to attend city council meetings to let their voice be heard over the high costs of water/sewer and taxes.  

It is a possibility with the state Community Association Council and lastly the attorney general, but I would start with at least a consult with an attorney specialist in HOA lawBest of luck