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April 12, 2019 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Shelterforce: The Collaboration Behind California’s Successful Statewide Ballot Campaign for Housing

"In November 2018, Californians voted with the housing crisis and their values in mind when they overwhelmingly passed Propositions 1 and 2, a combined $6 billion for affordable and supportive housing for lower-income Californians and for people chronically struggling on the streets while living with...

March 25, 2019 In Campaigns, Connecting The Issues, Effecting State-Wide Change, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy, Regional & Local Solutions

Mercury News: Bay Area voters poll results

"They’re the twin demons plaguing Bay Area residents: the never-ending grind of bumper-to-bumper traffic and the ever-climbing cost of housing. "But in a recent poll, voters said that when it comes to tackling those most vexing issues, they are far more willing to open their wallets...

March 18, 2019 In Campaigns, Effecting State-Wide Change, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

SM Daily Journal: “Local officials contend with housing bills”

"With each day new, a fresh piece of housing legislation seemingly arrives in Sacramento as lawmakers urgently scramble to fix the affordability crisis plaguing countless Californians. And just as positions form on sweeping proposals, more detailed bills are continuously introduced during a legislative session only...

March 5, 2019 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy, Regional & Local Solutions

Mercury News: “Some cities push back against plan to overhaul Bay Area housing market”

"As the Bay Area grapples with a housing shortage that has driven the cost of buying and renting to astronomical heights, the looming CASA battle highlights an ongoing power struggle. Local officials are fighting to keep control of development within their borders, while legislators try...

January 15, 2019 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Bay City Beacon: “SF Mayor Breed Proposes Bonds for Housing, Earthquake Safety”

"Mayor London Breed will be asking voters for a billion dollars in infrastructure bonds for affordable housing and seismic safety. This comes at a pivotal time for the unlikely mayor to start defining her legacy...

November 16, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Santa Cruz Good Times: “Did Santa Cruz Housing Measures Hurt Each Other?”

"As election day neared, one of the big questions in Santa Cruz County was how a slew of housing-related measures crowded onto local ballots might affect one other. At the statewide level, there were three housing-related measures, with two more locally. Harway, the spokesperson for Non-Profit...

November 7, 2018 In Campaigns, News, Policy+Advocacy, Press Releases

Statement from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman on Passage of Proposition 1 and 2 Affordable Housing Measures

"Propositions 1 and 2 are critical wins for our Bay Area and California communities -- our seniors, families, veterans, and vulnerable community members. Every YES vote cast was a message from that voter that affordable housing is a top priority and that we must create a...

November 6, 2018 In Campaigns, News, Policy+Advocacy, Press Releases

STATEMENT: In Anticipation of Election’s Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures

In Anticipation of Election Day’s Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures Statement from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman “These are unprecedented times for our region. Never before have we seen affordable housing on the ballot as we have this election cycle. Safe,...

November 6, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

SF Chronicle: “Housing, by any means necessary”

"This week, the YIMBYs’ pro-housing revolution is facing perhaps its biggest test. Its agenda is all over the Nov. 6 ballot. YIMBY-bred candidates are running for office in San Diego, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Oakland and other cities. YIMBY-supported measures will be voted on in...

November 6, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

GUSC: “What does the Nov. 6 ballot have to do with parenting?”

"As a parent, I’m increasingly concerned about the ability of vital and vulnerable community members to afford to stay in Santa Cruz County. From local daycare providers to medical assistants, from grocery checkers to our teachers, the very people we depend on to help us raise...

November 2, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Medium: “Housing is Top Topic and Top of Ticket this Tuesday”

"Election Day is Tuesday, which means our TVs, radios, social media feeds, and newspapers are inundated with political ads. Have you noticed the theme? Regardless of whether they’re ads for candidates or ballot measures, local or statewide, Republican or Democrat, virtually every ad mentions our...

October 26, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

SFBT: How the Bay Area is replacing its reputation of “housing crisis” with “housing solutions”

"The Bay Area has long been known for its housing crisis. San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties are three of the top five most expensive rental markets - not just in our state, but our country. Rising rental rates are forcing people to leave...

October 25, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Election 2018

"It’s nearly Election Day, and local races are seeing much of the splintering and fraying one would expect this late in the cycle. One initiative that’s seeing a wide range of buy-in in the election is Measure H, the $140 million affordable housing bond. “We’ll be able to...

October 16, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

KAZU radio: “Santa Cruz County To Vote On Affordable Housing Bond”

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October 4, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

San Francisco Chronicle: “Two measures would raise record-breaking $6 billion for affordable housing”

"Two years after voters approved billions of dollars to fund low-income homes around California, affordable housing advocates are upping the ante bigtime — with two statewide bond measures on the Nov. 6 ballot to raise a record-breaking $6 billion for housing for struggling families, veterans...

September 12, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Via the Sentinel: Santa Cruz County in need of nearly 12,000 new affordable rentals

"Santa Cruz County is in need of nearly 12,000 new affordable rental homes to meet demand, according to a report released Tuesday by the nonprofit California Housing Partnership. ...

September 11, 2018 In Campaigns, News, Policy+Advocacy, Press Releases

RELEASE: New Santa Cruz County Data – Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops

New Santa Cruz County Data: Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops New report builds case for local action September 11, 2018 (Santa Cruz County) – A new report released by the California Housing Partnership Corporation and the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) demonstrates that Santa Cruz...

August 8, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

Register Pajaronian: “County supervisors approve housing bond, sales tax measure”

"The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday paved the way for voters in November to decide on two measures that could affect their pocketbooks even as they fund housing projects and other social services.The supervisors approved both measures unanimously.Appearing on the Nov. 6...

August 6, 2018 In Campaigns, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy, Regional & Local Solutions

Santa Cruz Sentinel: It’s time to refocus on housing

"Many in our community are deeply concerned about the lack of affordable housing for local families, seniors, workers and people experiencing homelessness.According to a very recent poll commissioned by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California, nine out of 10 Santa Cruz County residents agreed...

July 25, 2018 In Campaigns, News, Policy+Advocacy, Press Releases

NPH Statement on Santa Rosa Affordable Housing Bond Referral

NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON SANTA ROSA AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND REFERRAL"As NPH has tracked affordable housing support around the Bay Area, we see time and time again that when voters are given the opportunity to weigh in, they demonstrate clear, consistent, and strong...