There was no press release, no entourage, no announcement at all when legendary businessman David H. Murdock, owner of Dole Food Co., walked into the housing authority offices in his home county of Ventura, Calif., to offer to build affordable housing for victims of domestic abuse on county-owned land.
Murdock’s help would provide as many as 200 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for battered women and their children.
“It’s potentially priceless for the hundreds of people who could be served,” Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long said.
In addition to predevelopment financing, what Murdock brings to the table is a widely recognized reputation for getting things done.
“He wants to make an impact and make it reasonably fast,” said Douglas Tapking, executive director of the housing authority. “We were so excited to see this guy step up to the plate at a time when the federal government is retreating and the state and local budgets are down. We were very impressed.”
Murdock, who lives on a sprawling, working ranch not far from the proposed development site, is well known for bold gestures. Last...
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