I’m an Alligator Hunter.
Alligators are bloated investor-built ADU (Accessoy Dwelling Unit “Granny-flat) projects that destroy single-family neighborhoods, spiral the cost of housing, provide no parking for tenants, put unnecessary overload on resources (fire, infrastructure) and refuse to take the neighbors who have to live near them into consideration.
Alligators because they “pop up” unexpectedly as they aren’t legally required to give notice to neighbors that they’re coming.
On the other side of the coin is a homeowner-built ADU project that brings value to the nieghborhood because it is well-designed, provides parking for the tenants, and considers the other single-family homeowners in the area. These projects add organically to the housing stock and don’t artificially inflate housing prices.
I’m a podcaster and musician. The name of my podcast is The Way Home.
I’ve also been a residential real estate broker for over 40 years and I am a native San Diegan.
I help my buyers avoid the pitfalls of buying a home next to an Alligator project, and help my sellers find bona-fide owner-occupant buyers for their properties.
I’ve crafted a Ballot Initiative and a survey you can take to stop the proliferation of Alligator Projects.
My Alligator Tour is an Open House invitation for the general public to visit the Alligator Projects for themselves. I will be hosting the next tour on April 27th, 2005.
ACTION ALERT THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
I’m determined to expose the bad housing policy that has let loose these Alligators who are gobbling up our existing single-family housing stock, leaving nothing but dashed dreams and spiraling home prices for potential new homebuyers, the residents who live and work here in San Diego.
I don’t have all the answers, but I believe more voices need to be heard.
Especially the voices of our neighbors who have been bitten by an Alligator project and now must piece together their lives in the aftermath.
My podcast seeks to bring more awarness, and more voices to the table in order to find a fair and balanced approach to solving our lack of housing in San Diego.
I invite all San Diegans to join me!
🐊 Why I Call It The Alligator Tour
My Public Statement
I refer to certain high-density housing projects as “Alligator Projects” because, in my opinion, they quietly creep into single-family neighborhoods and consume the housing stock that has traditionally served as a vital entry point for first-time homebuyers.
Just like an alligator—quiet, aggressive, and unrelenting—these developments often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
❗ What This Is — and What It’s Not
- This is a metaphor. I am not referring to any individual developer, LLC, or company as an “alligator.”
- This is community commentary, not an accusation or legal claim.
- I do not name or target any builder, owner, or specific party.
- I am focused on the type of project and its impact on fire safety, infrastructure, parking, and neighborhood character.
🛡️ My Rights
I and my website are protected by the First Amendment and California’s Anti-SLAPP law (Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16). I’m exercising my legal right to participate in public discourse about how our neighborhoods are changing, and to advocate for responsible, community-informed development.
❤️ My Goal
I love San Diego. I support housing. I want smart growth. But I believe that growth must be safe, fair, and thoughtfully planned—not dictated by one-size-fits-all laws or unchecked bonus density loopholes.
Buy me a cup of coffee, please: