September 26, 2024
READ AND DOWNLOAD THE FULL MEETING NOTES HERE
Special Guest: California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Treasurer Ma gave an overview of what she has been working on as Treasurer, in relation to funding housing, over the last several years.
Her biggest focuses include new affordable home production and approving a record number of new projects, investing in rehabilitation of older existing affordable units, making her Department more efficient, the Dream for All Program, and more!
Treasurer Ma also championed AB 2873 with the Housing Working Group in 2022 – and there is now a report out on the implementation of the bill
Treasurer Ma also shared a lot of resources for getting in contact with the Treasurer’s office and accessing state savings programs, which are all linked in the meeting notes. Be sure to spread the word about the free $$ available to start savings accounts!
Sacramento Update
The Governor’s signing deadline is next Monday, September 30.
On September 19, Governor Newsom signed a bipartisan package of housing bills, including SB 1123 (Caballero) and AB 2667 (Santiago).
The Prop 5 (ACA 1/ACA 10) campaign has fully launched!
Prop 5 will lower the vote threshold for local bonds funding infrastructure and affordable housing to 55% (these local bonds currently require a 2/3rds vote to pass)
Lots of resources to get involved and advocate in support of the measure are available on the new campaign website: www.YesonProp5.org
Member Updates
California YIMBY is hiring a Senior Distributed Organizing Manager.
Please share the listing with your networks and anyone you think might be a good fit: https://cayimby.org/senior-distributed-organizing-manager/ Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply!
Unidos/CCB California Homeownership Conference October 9!
Eventbrite link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-homeownership-conference-tickets-1022890271337?aff=oddtdtcreator
Still space for more people to RSVP and attend. Two panels!
Travel stipends available, email Esme
SALEF honoring Jose October 17!
October 17 at the LA LIVE Marriott
Email Jocelyn Duarte (Jduarte@salef.org) to get on the list
CA YIMBY/Abundant Housing LA Victory Party October 2!
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PMLocation: Bamboo Restaurant & Bar, Culver City
10835 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Ticket (comped/free!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedR4DWq_v68oZVHpNVQ3vVObNe_koXsOOcQYr-ApLNCrG-ZA/viewform
HWG Members-only website
If you would like to see a bill or project added or updated, please reach out to Emily at emily@cayimby.org.