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Why is affordable housing nearly impossible to find on the San Juan Islands?

caption: Orcas Island, WA
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Kim Malcolm talks with Lisa Byers about the lack of affordable housing in San Juan County.

Byers is executive director of OPAL Community Land Trust.

This November, San Juan County voters will decide whether to implement a real estate excise tax that would fund affordable housing projects.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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