The Courier asked the seven candidates vying for one of three open seats to describe how each would address some of the biggest challenges the District faces.
"As you know, the challenges facing the City and this department over the last year have greatly increased," said Chief Rivetti, justifying the overhires
"The number of housing units would be based on the site area of the project, and the height is based on the neighboring properties maximum height," she said.
"For example, an 'unrealistically high' RHNA allocation based on market trends and lack of vacant land is not considered to be legitimate grounds for appeal," the Staff Report reads.
To add more intrigue, the trail was specifically selected by producer, director and actress Amber Benson, known for her portrayal of Tara Maclay on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.