That's my point, current residents should make the law. If you want to change it, convince them, or move in and vote yourself. Renters can vote too. Non residents shouldn't get to dictate to residents how to run their cities. RE: Cupertino, I agree. It is unfair for cities to add workers without housing. It would be fair to demand cities match new housing with new office space. But given that cities should be able to opt out of building anything.