March 22, 2016

Alameda County Supervisors host first meeting on $500 million housing bond

Excitement, concern, and nearly 100 housing advocates filled the room on March 17 as Alameda County Supervisors hosted the first stakeholder meeting on a proposed $500 million bond for affordable homes, proposed for this November’s ballot.   Supervisors Wilma Chan and Nate Miley spoke to the urgent need for greater affordability. Supervisors Keith Carson, Richard Valle and Scott Haggerty supported advancing the proposal toward a June 14 vote at an earlier meeting.   NPH, EBHO, and our members gave voice…
April 4, 2016

NPH poll shows voter support for Alameda County Housing Bond

NPH is working with EBHO, our Alameda County partners and County Supervisors to get a $500 million Housing Bond on the November 2016 ballot.
May 17, 2016

Amie Fishman at the SV@Home Policy Breakfast:

NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman spoke on regional solutions to the housing affordability crisis at SV@Home's Policy Breakfast May 13th, along with other regional leaders, Carl Guardino from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Fred Blackwell of The San Francisco Foundation, Ron Gonzales of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Gabe Metcalf of SPUR, and Matt Regan of the Bay Area Council.
May 18, 2016

Santa Clara County proposes bond measure for affordable homes

Deep community concern about homelessness and housing affordability for hard-working families is driving Santa Clara County Supervisors to propose a substantial investment in affordable homes.