Ned Resnikoff, Policy Manager of the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative; Fiscal and Policy Consultant, California Legislative Analyst’s Office “We’re ramping up our policy efforts and Sacramento advocacy ” SACRAMENTO – Today, California YIMBY announced that Ned Resnikoff, veteran journalist…
California YIMBY Statement on Passage of Student CEQA Exemption
State Legislature Acts Fast to Protect Students “Students are not pollution” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY issued the following statement in response to the State Legislature’s passage of SB 118, a budget trailer bill that exempts student enrollment at the University…
California YIMBY Statement on Berkeley Enrollment Ruling – Pass SB 886
State Supreme Court Rules Against Students; NIMBYs Abuse CEQA “CEQA is an important law, but we must end the kinds of abuses that harm our students” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY issued the following statement in response to the State Supreme…
California YIMBY Joins Sen. Scott Wiener to Announce SB 886
SB 886 Will Streamline Student Housing Approvals at UC, Cal State Campuses, Where 5-10% of Students Experience Homelessness “Students represent the future of our state – they are not pollution” SACRAMENTO – Today, California YIMBY joined State Senator Scott Wiener…
California YIMBY Endorses Matt Haney for Assembly District 17
California YIMBY congratulates Matt Haney for his victory in the February 15 primary in the special election for California Assembly District 17, which includes the eastern half of San Francisco. We are proud to offer our strong endorsement for Haney…
California YIMBY Endorses Bilal Mahmood for Assembly District 17
California YIMBY is proud to endorse Bilal Mahmood in the special election for California Assembly District 17, which includes the eastern half of San Francisco. As an organization committed to ending the housing shortage and affordability crisis in California, we…
California YIMBY Statement on Governor’s 2022 Budget Summary
$1 Billion in New Funds for Climate-Safe Housing, Infrastructure; $2 Billion for Homelessness & Services “This budget is a major down payment on a more equitable, climate-resilient California” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s 2022-2023…
VIDEO: Why Housing Policy is Climate Policy
“The climate crisis is getting worse because of the housing crisis” California’s housing shortage and affordability crisis is increasing the pollution that causes climate change, exacerbating the risk of deadly and destructive wildfires while simultaneously forcing more Californians to live…
California YIMBY Statement — Governor’s Decision on SB 477
Governor Newsom Vetoes Housing Data Bill But Directs Housing Agency to Follow Provisions “We call on HCD to collect this data” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY today issued the following statement regarding the veto of SB 477 by Governor Newsom: “As…
Governor Newsom: To Ensure Progress on Housing, We Need Data – Sign SB 477
Click here to send an e-mail asking Governor Newsom to sign SB 477! Governor Newsom and the Legislature have made tremendous strides on housing this year, but at least one more bill on his desk is critical for our long-term…