Alameda County

June 15, 2016

NPH Advances Regional Funding Strategy in Three Counties

Read updates on the proposed housing bonds in Alameda and Santa Clara counties and revenue sources under consideration in San Mateo County.
June 21, 2016

Alameda County Housing Bond Proposal Sent Forward

  The Health Committee of the Alameda County Supervisors heard today from 40 homeless and affordable housing advocates about the need for new investment in affordable homes. Supervisors Wilma Chan and Keith Carson listened to a presentation by housing director Linda Gardner and sent a proposal forward to the full Board of Supervisors for next Tuesday, June 28 at 10:45 a.m.
July 5, 2016

Amie Fishman in the Mercury News: Bay Area Advocates Sense Change in Political, Public Will to Help Homeless

"This is such an exciting moment," said Fishman. "We're seeing a convergence of political leadership and voter support bringing it to the fore."
July 12, 2016

News Coverage Round Up: Alameda County Board of Supervisors Puts Housing Bond on the Ballot

On June 28th, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place an affordable housing bond on the November ballot. The housing bond will fund affordable rental housing programs and first-time, second chance and self-help ownership programs to address the crisis of homelessness, displacement, and housing affordability. Please click here for more information on the bond and review the links below for media coverage of the vote:   KPIX- SF (CBS) video clip (6/28)   KPIX print article   Livermore Independent…