“California values” is a phrase that has been thrown around regularly by our elected officials at the start of this Presidential Administration. They have drawn clear lines about where California stands in direct contrast to where they believe President Trump stands.  They have vowed to fight for California values in the face of any challenges to policies affecting things like health care, immigration, climate change and equality.

As the California Housing Consortium marks our 20th Anniversary in 2017, we will be asking our legislators a very tough question:  Is being #1 in poverty really a California value we wish to continue to protect or can we do better?  We believe we can indeed do better and look forward to a robust debate around a permanent source of funding for affordable housing, a potential housing bond, increasing the state tax credit program and regulatory reform.  

As we kick off a busy year, I want to preview a few of the ways we will commemorate two decades as your voice in the State Capitol and a unifying force for an industry that improves the lives of struggling Californians:  

• This month, we’re unveiling our new 20th Anniversary logo. Look for it throughout the year!  
• We welcome CHASE as our 20th Anniversary Title Sponsor.
• Additionally, we thank Highridge Costa Companies and The Pacific Companies as 2017 Platinum Sponsors and Citi and AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. as 2017 Bronze Sponsors. We have brand new sponsorship opportunities available as Anniversary Sponsors and Policy Forum Sponsors.
• Our Policy Forum & CA Housing Hall of Fame Awards on May 11, 2017 will feature a fresh agenda and exciting keynote speakers. Save the date! 

Thank you each for your commitment to CHC’s mission.  From our founders to our most recent members, the time and talent you devote to CHC is the reason for our success as a nonpartisan advocate for the production and preservation of housing affordable to lower and moderate income Californians.

I am honored to have been your Executive Director for almost 8 years and look forward to our future successes together.

Sincerely,

Ray Pearl
CHC Executive Director