"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...
"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...
"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...
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,...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
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"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...
"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. ...
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...
"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...
"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...
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...
Eleven projects are aimed at making San Jose a more vibrant place to live and work, driven by resident engagement."The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $1 million in new funding for 11 projects aimed at making San Jose a...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Calling all communicators! The NPH Strategic Communications Council (SCC) is a working group open to all NPH Members working in communications. The group meets quarterly to discuss relevant Communications topics, share best practices, and work towards aligning our messaging to provide various audiences with clear, consistent messages...
It’s no secret that the Bay Area has a housing crisis. Business leaders have long identified housing affordability as a top issue for the region’s growth, citing challenges in retaining and recruiting talent. Our lack of affordable housing is forcing our innovative workforce farther from...
“We’re all in this together and now is the time for big bold solutions.” - Amie Fishman, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California A coalition of community organizations is working together to develop regional solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in the Bay Area. It’s...
