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" We continue to have some real champions for affordable housing in the Capitol, whose commitment to maintaining the housing momentum we’ve built over the last decade shows no sign of flagging."
After spending last week in Sacramento meeting with members and staff from almost a dozen legislative offices, I can say this: We continue to have some real champions for affordable housing in the Capitol, whose commitment to maintaining the housing momentum we’ve built over the last decade shows no sign of flagging. It’s a privilege to represent our industry, and our partnerships with state leaders have given us a strong foundation for the work ahead.
The new few months will be a true test, as we seek to advance all of the issues we’re engaged on at the same time—from restoring housing funding in this year’s budget and passing a critically-needed housing bond to ensuring the Administration’s proposed reorganization of the housing finance system includes the transparency and flexibility needed to keep the affordable housing pipeline moving.
We will learn more about our progress over the next month—after the Governor releases his revised May budget and the Legislature has a chance to respond, while bond bills make their way to final floor votes. With the help of the champions we’ve developed in the Legislature, we’ll keep making our case about the need for action: This year’s budget should be a bridge to a housing bond, and both require ongoing access to a steady, stable housing financing system.
Californians are demanding action on affordable housing, and this summer is a chance to deliver—on all three of these fronts, at the same time.
As we get closer to the finish line, we thank you as always for your support!
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