Build Affordable Faster CA

COMING BACK NEXT YEAR WITH A BETTER AND STRONGER MEASURE!

“I come from a perspective of conflict is good. You actually get change out of conflict. A polite society ensures the status quo.” CA Asm @LorenaSGonzalez Congratulations to a champion for working Californians + legislative powerhouse on new role leading @CaliforniaLabor!

🚨BREAKING: Moments ago I submitted my intention to filibuster TX’s #VoterSuppression bill #SB1.🗳 📢SPEAK UP! How will this bill affect you, your loved ones or your #Texas community? 📩Be a part of history. Share your story w/#TxDemFilibuster or via TxDemFilibuster@gmail.com.

This Sacramento “compromise” is out of step with majority of Californians. New statewide poll by @Afford_FastCA last week found 69% of Californians support extending eviction moratorium til next yr or when pandemic ends + 63% support tenants only paying “some to no past rent”

Today Governor announced weaker CA eviction moratorium “compromise” for tenants who pay 25% of their rent to June 30 + $2.6B in federal funds for renter debt relief. However, bill allows landlords to *reject* fed relief + force tenants to fully pay rent debt when moratorium ends

Studies show at least 433,700 Americans were infected + 10,700 died from #COVID19 due to eviction last yr. This is UNACCEPTABLE MLK stated, “The time has come for America to face the inevitable choice between materialism + humanism.” Let’s pick humanity + lives over profits. 2/2

CA’s Eviction Moratorium is expiring on Jan 31. We have less than 15 days to organize + fight for millions of Californians who are behind on rent + at risk of eviction, in order to SAVE LIVES. Contact your state rep + Gov Newsom to vote yes on #AB15. 1/2 actionnetwork.org/letters/suppor…

Gov @GavinNewsom announces strong support to extend statewide eviction moratorium, set to sunset on Jan 31, and speedy distribution of $2.6M federal renters relief funding. Message your CA legislator to pass #AB15 before 1/31! findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov latimes.com/california/sto…

The media told us that the November election was a defeat for the progressive movement in California. Here's why they’re wrong: janekimwrites.medium.com/california-202…

It’s good to have a walking partner. And we doorknock for #womenwhorun Rebecca Kaplan 4 Oakland City Council (just endorsed by @BernieSanders!) Myrna Melgar 4 SAn Francisco Supervisor Yes they’re the most qualified. They’re also progressive, values driven + committed to serving

While not a permanent solution, expanding creative programs like safe villages as proposed by @RafaelMandelman + @SandraLeeFewer address reality that our neighbors- many children + seniors, are sleeping on streets tonight Sweeps + bans don’t solve crisis. kqed.org/news/11843004/…

There is not a single US county a min wage worker can afford to rent 2 BR for their family. Polls show most voters in California cities don’t want to simply ban tents or sweep crisis away. They want creative, permanent solutions. #AffordableHousingNow sfchronicle.com/opinion/openfo…

As lawmakers claim #BlackLivesMatter , Oakland Mayor + City Council basically ban homelessness in city where 70% of unhoused are Black. This issue is complex + no one wants moms, children or seniors to sleep on our streets. But outlawing homelessness w/o alternative is inhumane

Homelessness is literally banned in Oakland, CA. This is not only a failure of government and our economic system, but a deep failure of our humanity. #oakmtg

Outlawing homelessness is illegal and immoral. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…

RHNA isn’t enough. Re-zoning for market housing isn’t anywhere near enough – “trickle-down” is a fantasy. Only massive investment by the state and federal government can possibly meet the basic need and human right for decent and affordable housing.

If New Jersey can do it, so can California. #TaxCABillionaires