Governor’s Budget Focuses on Increasing Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Production
Governor Newsom’s proposed 2019-2020 state budget directly addresses the state’s housing crisis and proposes significant one-time and ongoing investment to increase housing production, particularly for low- and moderate-income housing. “Housing is a statewide issue and a lack of affordable housing directly contributes to the increased homelessness seen across the state.” Among other things, the budget […]
2019 is Shaping Up to be a Busy Year for Housing
Happy New Year and welcome to a busy week in the Capitol! As you have read from news reports, Gavin Newsom took the oath of office to become California’s 40th Governor and inauguration ceremonies filled the Capitol for he and several other officials. In his inaugural address, Governor Newsom briefly mentioned plans to “launch a Marshall Plan for affordable […]
Federal Update from David Gasson – December 2018
Now that the 2018 mid-term elections are finally behind us, at least we believe they are behind us, we may reflect on another successful year for affordable housing. As of the writing of this update the year is not yet complete as we are in the midst of a lame duck session of congress that, […]
Note from the Executive Director – December 2018
As I think about this year, I’m astounded by how much CHC accomplished in a short amount of time. The adage “the days are long, but the years are short” comes to mind. Over many months, our CHC members put in countless hours and dollars into two statewide campaigns all in the name of ensuring […]
Props 1 and 2 PASS – Thank you!
I’m so proud to share in this Prop 1 and Prop 2 victory today with each of you. Now, because of your support, we can move forward with building more affordable housing for veterans, working families, people with disabilities, Californians experiencing homelessness, and many others.
Note from the Executive Director – September 2018
We are just about 40 days from Election Day but even closer to absentee ballots hitting voters’ mailboxes, giving them their first opportunity to say YES to Propositions 1 and 2. While it may feel like we all know these two measures inside and out, we also know that many Californians are only now learning […]
Federal Update from David Gasson – September 2018
Allow me to begin this update with a note of congratulations to CHC Boardmember, Carol Galante, on being inducted into the Affordable Housing Finance’s Hall of Fame. Carol has dedicated her career to the advancement of affordable housing and this honor is both well-deserved and overdue. I look forward to being in Chicago at AHF […]
Note from the Executive Director – August 2018
Today marks the last day of session for the Legislature and it’s been a busy final week in Sacramento as the Senate and Assembly wrap their work and push bills to Governor Brown’s desk for signature or veto by September 30. As I shared last month, with an election year and the Governor’s final few […]
Note from the Executive Director – July 2018
The Legislature is back from their summer recess in one week and the Senate and Assembly will be on a four-week sprint to wrap up their work by August 31. With housing playing a large role in November’s election and Governor Brown down to just months in his final term, we anticipate a relatively quiet […]
Federal Update from David Gasson – July 2018
It’s hot. Really hot. And while I am including the weather in that statement of fact I am also referring to the affordable housing policy track in Washington. Yes, you may be excused if you have been distract, dismayed or distraught about the current state of affairs in our nations capital and the world, unless […]