“When working families cannot afford to buy, they leave.” That's why I'm taking on construction defect liability this year. AB 1903 will speed up repairs and bring down the cost to build condos so we can unlock more homeownership opportunities in California. www.presstelegram.com/2026/05/13/n...

AB 1903 by @buffywicks.bsky.social, which will reduce housing costs and increase opportunities for homeownership by allowing builders to fix problems in newly-constructed homes before triggering costly lawyers fees and courts, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee! Next stop: Assembly floor.

Housing has been the defining issue of my time – both in the legislature and as a Californian trying to raise a family. That’s why I was so proud to open Friday’s Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum, hosted by @ezraklein.bsky.social and the @nytimes.com

2/ @buffywicks.bsky.social advocating that whoever becomes gov focus on results: “more ribbon cutting and less bill signing ceremonies”

I’m proud to have opened today’s California Gubernatorial Candidate Housing Forum, hosted by @ezraklein.bsky.social and the @nytimes.com One of these participants will likely be our next governor – so tune in to learn where they stand on California’s most important issue.

The Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum is happening today! You can watch some of the top candidates dive into their plans to address our housing crisis via the Ezra Klein Show’s livestream starting at 4:15pm: youtube.com/live/6HETwu7...

The median single-family detached house in Los Angeles is over $940,000. The median condo? $650,000. That’s nearly $300,000 less, so why aren’t we building them? Builders have walked away because a broken process made condos too risky to be worth it. AB 1903 (Wicks) is the fix.

oWow is using factory-built housing components to bring almost 300 new affordable apartments to Oakland more quickly and more affordably than traditional construction would allow for. This is exactly the type of housing innovation I want to see more of! www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...

It’s so exciting to see momentum building around housing construction innovation. Industrialized construction, prefabricated building components, factory-built housing–whatever you want to call it, we need more of it. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...

I’m happy to report that the Housing Innovation bill package made huge progress this week—five of the six bills were presented in Assembly policy committees and passed with bipartisan support! More on each bill:

Join a free community event on emergency preparedness in Emeryville on Saturday, May 2!

I love to see this kind of support for our community college students! www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/arti...

Yesterday I presented AB 736—the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026—in the Senate Housing Committee so that we can get a $10 billion (billion with a ‘b’!) affordable housing bond on the November ballot.

That's Marc, our state policy director @streetsforall.org, testifying next to @buffywicks.bsky.social about AB 1976, the Safe Streets Streamlining Act 👊 Thank you Asm Wicks for stepping up for safe streets!

Why doesn’t California build more condos?

"I've been radicalized on bicycle and pedestrian safety." CA Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social at yesterday's transportation committee. You love to hear it! 👏🏻👏🏻

Can all local and national politicians be “radicalised” on pedestrian and cyclist safety, please PS @buffywicks.bsky.social - pedestrians need to be always the highest priority- they’re the most vulnerable of all road users

I think that AB 1976, by @buffywicks.bsky.social can get to the right balance on this question. This is a good week to offer constructive “public input”!

I have done a lot of work to fast-track much-needed housing, and through that work I have seen another area in desperate need of streamlining: transportation projects to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

In a matter of weeks, we will be voting for our next governor. But where do these candidates stand on housing? California’s housing crisis is incredibly complex and solving it will require a leader with creativity and courage.

Congratulations, Oakland Fund and Rooted! This new 33-unit apartment building is exactly the type of workforce housing that will ensure we can keep our educators in the communities they serve, creating more vibrant classrooms and a more vibrant community.

Yesterday I toured one of the amazing Community Land Trust properties in my district. CLTs are vital partners in preserving affordable housing, and they truly center the communities they serve. Thank you Richmond LAND, NCLT, and BACLT for the work that you do!

Big problems require creative solutions. And AB 2166 could be one of them. I am thrilled to be working with Assemblymember Carrillo on this idea as part of our broader Housing Innovation bill package. What do you think of this idea? And what else should we be considering?

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the East Bay, and it’s exactly the kind of forward-thinking redevelopment our communities deserve. www.tpl.org/media-room/t...

Join my team for a volunteer workday next Friday, April 3rd at the Laurel Court Garden in Rodeo!

From usage caps to data protections, AB 2023 / SB 1119 set new rules for AI chatbots used by minors. Here's what to know. @bauerkahan.bsky.social

After months of research, dozens of interviews, many tours, and two public hearings, I am so excited to announce the Housing Innovation bill package!

Over the past six months, I’ve become a total geek about factory-built housing (FBH). At this point I have probably toured more housing factories than any other lawmaker in the country. If FBH can flourish elsewhere, why not California?

I was honored to host Assembly District 14’s Woman of the Year, Yendy Rebollo, at the Capitol today as we celebrate Women’s History Month!

Strong partnerships are the key to our collective success, and the vibrancy of Berkeley’s community leaders inspires me to keep dreaming big for California. To the teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, student leaders, and beyond: thank you for all that you do!

Thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Legacy Court today! Richmond now has 43 new affordable homes—that’s 43 tables that can be set for family dinners, 43 doors that can be knocked on for trick-or-treating, and 43 places for Richmond residents to make their own.

I’m so excited to finally have this Terner Center report in my hands! These insights will help guide my legislative work this year to unlock more housing construction innovation. We know the housing crisis is formidable—it’s time to get creative in how we solve it.

New report offers in-depth look at how the State can support industrialized construction to boost #housing production—with potential policy actions to address issues from a shrinking workforce & uncertain project pipelines to misaligned financing programs ow.ly/Lvpt50YmzyP

California is a leader in innovation—it’s time to apply that mindset to solving our housing crisis. Today’s Terner Center report highlights 40 potential policy actions that could help increase adoption of innovative construction methods. Press Release: wicks.asmdc.org/press-releas...

I am blown away by Alysa Liu—she is pure joy to watch! And she’s a City of Richmond and @cityofoakland.bsky.social homegrown shero! The East Bay is so proud! oaklandside.org/2026/02/19/a...

I didn’t know who Elana Meyers Taylor was until she won gold on Monday, but wow do I love this woman & her story. Working women across the world know it takes a village, so it’s incredibly special to hear her thank her family, her children, & her nannies. m.youtube.com/watch?v=pocY...

I believe in an all-of-the-above approach to tackling our housing crisis. Factory-built housing isn't a silver bullet, but it can be part of the solution. I'm working on a legislative package in this space with my colleagues. Stay tuned as we introduce bills over the next few weeks!

The Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation is continuing to explore what role the State can play in unlocking innovative construction techniques to lower costs and increase housing production. 🔗 Press release: wicks.asmdc.org/press-releas...

I got to work for President Obama, meet my now-husband, and have my two beautiful babies when I was ready to have them. And I got to create this life because Planned Parenthood gave me the opportunity to make that choice. I’m proud to stand for those healthcare providers today.

I'm thrilled to see the state continue to lead the way in innovative solutions to build housing more quickly & affordably. That's exactly why I'm leading the Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation. I've learned a lot about prefab construction and believe it can be part of the solution.

This afternoon, our Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation held its second hearing — focused on how we move faster, smarter, and more affordably by modernizing how we build housing in California.

Honored to have Managing Director Ben Metcalf testify today at the first hearing of the Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation, chaired by @buffywicks.bsky.social. He will discuss the role construction innovation can play in making housing more affordable & accessible. ow.ly/tNoq50XSxTE

California has made real progress on land use and permitting — but we still aren’t building housing at the scale we need. One reason: the way we build homes hasn’t kept pace with innovation. That’s what our new Select Committee is focused on.

Betty Reid Soskin was a defining presence in our district, and a force for truth, memory, and equity. At the Rosie the Riveter site in Richmond, she helped ensure our history was told fully and honestly. That work, and her legacy, will endure.

California won’t solve its housing crisis unless we reduce construction costs. Our new Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation will explore the tools and technologies that can help us build more homes, faster and more affordably. 🔗 Press release: a14.asmdc.org/press-releas...

In 2026, I’m interested in attending fewer bill signing ceremonies & more ribbon cuttings. Because our success isn’t measured by how many bills we pass – it’s measured by how many problems we actually solve. Read on for more of my 2025 reflections/2026 goals: www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-to...

Last night, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a lively discussion on state and local housing innovation. Thank you to the extraordinary leaders who shared their insights: @buffywicks.bsky.social, moderator Priya Jayachandran, Tomiquia Moss, @cd4losangeles.bsky.social, and RuthAnne Visnauskas.

Last night I joined @TernerCenter for their 10th Anniversary celebration— marking a decade of research driving real housing solutions in CA. We discussed what’s next for housing reform, the push to lower construction costs, and turning new laws into homes for Californians.

Because of the federal shutdown, CalFresh (SNAP) benefits are being delayed for millions of Californians. If you need help: 📞 Call 2-1-1 🥫 Visit cafoodbanks.org/shutdown 📍 Find food banks in AD-14: a14.asmdc.org/food-assistance-resources No one should go hungry because of Washington gridlock.

For too long, it’s taken years — sometimes decades — to build the homes our families need in CA. Endless red tape, slow approvals & outdated rules have left too many Californians struggling to find or afford a place to live. The Fast Track Housing Package changes that. youtube.com/shorts/TLdS0...