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November 3, 2022

Medium: A New Era for Affordable Housing

Imagine a government that is responsive and well-resourced. Imagine a home community you are proud of, reflecting our values of inclusion and belonging, cultural diversity, and racial and economic equity and opportunity.
February 18, 2025

*Press Release* Statement on Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman

“California is doubling down on doing our part to offer a safe, affordable, and welcoming future for all our friends, families, and neighbors. So it should be no surprise to see Bay Area lawmakers prioritizing housing affordability, with today’s introduction of the Affordable Housing Bond Acts of 2026.  Having a stable, affordable place to call home is voters’ number one concern, as well as one of the most foundational policy choices we can make to set our communities up for…
February 19, 2025

Newsweek: California Could See $10 Billion Housing Boost

Two California lawmakers have brought back a proposal to place a $10 billion bond for affordable housing programs on the June 2026 ballot, after the measure failed to make it on the ballot last November. The cash injection would make a dramatic difference for low-income households living in the Golden State, which is currently one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation. East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and State Senator Christopher Cabaldon, who represent Yolo, Solano, Napa and parts of…
February 20, 2025

The Mercury News: After it failed to make the ballot last year, is there enough support for state’s $10 billion housing bond?

California voters could soon be asked to authorize spending billions of dollars on new affordable housing. East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and state Senator Christopher Cabaldon, a Yolo County Democrat, this week brought back a proposal to place a $10 billion bond for affordable housing programs on the June 2026 ballot after failing to get the measure on the November 2024 ballot. If approved, the measure would authorize bonds to build low-income rental housing and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness across…