California YIMBY Statement on SB 79 Passing Assembly Local Government Committee

“Today is a landmark moment – for California, for the YIMBY movement, and for everyone fighting to keep the California Dream alive,” said Brian Hanlon, CEO of California YIMBY. “With the Assembly Local Government committee advancing SB 79, the Legislature just brought us one big step closer to making California more affordable for everyone.”

“SB 79 is the product of seven years of listening, learning, and adapting,” Hanlon continued. “We’ve worked with local and state leaders, community advocates, builders, and others to craft a smart, flexible policy that can work in communities across the state. This bill proves that we can tackle the housing crisis with both urgency and nuance.”