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…