Tell The French Laundry we need affordable housing

Thomas Keller, owner of The French Laundry

Well, this is rich. Celebrity chef Thomas Keller is opposing affordable housing proposed in Yountville. Sign our petition to let him know that, as someone who has benefited greatly from the labor of farmworkers and service workers, he needs to support affordable housing.

Here's the brochure being handed out at Bouchon Bakery:

Photo glossy brochures opposing the 100% Affordable Housing development down the road from Bouchon Bakery

inside front cover of brochure from Bouchon Bakery about Yountville Commonsinside back cover of brochure from Bouchon Bakery about Yountville Commons

To: Thomas Keller, owner of The French Laundry
From: [Your Name]

Don't let this be your 'Let them eat cake' moment.

Your restaurant, The French Laundry, is a gem in the crown of the United States, as the only restaurant in our country that has made the Best of the Best restaurant rankings.

We can all agree that running a globally recognized restaurant requires the labor of people from all walks of life, and a range of skills. And we can all agree that people shouldn't have to drive long distances to get to work. It's bad for the environment, and bad for people's mental health.

You're an exceptional jobs creator. Now you have the opportunity to be a housing creator. We hope you seize it and stop standing in the way of affordable homes.