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Councilmember Raul Campillo - Self Certification

BIA representatives are meeting with San Diego Councilmember Raul Campillo to discuss implementing Self-Certification.

Mayor Dane White, Escondido General Plan Update

Legislative Affairs & Outreach Manager Caylin Frank is meeting with Escondido Mayor Dane White to discuss the city's General Plan Update.

Section 851 Legislation: AB 420 Hearing

The first hearing in Sacramento for a proposed bill, AB420, sponsored by the BIA is on April 23 before the California State Assembly’s Utilities and Energy Committee. If you or someone you know has experienced challenges navigating Section 851 please send that information ASAP to adrian@biasandiego.org so we can share your comments with the committee.

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VMT Regulations Are Costing County Much Needed Housing

SDBJ GUEST COMMENTARY

By Lori Holt Pfeiler

Not long ago I said something that made the rounds in the local media.



“The county is dead to us,” I said.

I made that point because the county’s anti-housing regulations have shut down virtually all home building in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County – where land actually exists to build – making it even more difficult for families to buy a home. As our housing crisis deepens, so do the impacts. It affects our ability to connect with each other, forces a growing number of people to commute long distances, creates even more greenhouse gas emissions, and pushes some companies to other parts of the state or country, taking good-paying jobs with them.

San Diego leaders urge President Trump to reverse course on massive tariffs | CBS8

The Building Industry Association of San Diego estimates that these tariffs will add an average of $10,000 to the cost of a home. 

"That $10,000 adds no value to the home, no value to the person who buys that home or apartment, and would add $70 a month to their mortgage payment. That's $70 a month for 30 years," Lori Pfeiler, who heads the association, said.

Cautious Optimism Is Giving Way to Macro Concerns

Dr. Robert Dietz

NAHB Chief Economist

Another round of tariffs that are expected to be announced April 2, represent tax increases of $5-6 trillion over the next decade (if made permanent). Markets have focused on the anti-growth and inflationary risks from tariffs, and such taxes are placing clear risks on the economy.

Housing Advocates: there is strength in numbers so please forward this email to your network, including your employees. Help us grow our coalition of supporters advocating for more homes and apartments San Diegans can afford!