An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities: - Bozeman, MT - Cambridge, MA - Durham, NC - Kalispell, MT - Littleton, CO - Manchester, NH - Missoula, MT - Salt Lake City, UT - Seattle, WA - Wilmington, NC 💪

Yesterday's other big theme, besides how much the electorate hates Trump, is that voters really want more housing built.

Some good news for housing in California:

The average impact fee on a multifamily unit in California is $21,703, nearly triple the national average of $8,034. cayimby.org/reports/the-...

The Bee wrote an article about @cayimby.bsky.social's San Francisco Victory Party! www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

If you don’t have tickets yet, you can get them online and show us your receipt at the door. See you soon!

There’s still time to grab a ticket to our SF victory party on Thursday! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...

California YIMBY is having our big annual party this Thursday and YOU are invited. Come through! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...

Come to this party, all of the cool kids will be there

Palo Alto just released a financial feasibility analysis of development in its downtown. Key takeaways: -Nothing is feasible under current market conditions -Removing impact fees—which are over $100/square foot and ~15% of TOTAL cost for midrise housing—would have a huge impact

Back in 2023 we helped pass AB 835, a single stair reform study bill. That study is almost done, and we need your help to make sure the final report is grounded in sound evidence by emailing a public comment. It’ll only take a minute, and it makes a real difference!

Sacramento: we are hosting a happy hour TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30 PM at Smic's Bar. Come through! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

San Francisco: we are having a party next Thursday and you should come! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...

"It's a moment of validation. It's a moment of celebration," said Matthew Lewis, communications director for California YIMBY. "And really, it's a moment for the work to get started in actually implementing these laws."

“Nolan Gray, California YIMBY's senior director of legislation joined California Politics 360 to talk about the state's progress in reaching the goal, and how the new legislation could help.”

“The bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom allows more types of housing around public transit. The city of San Diego has already been moving in that direction, but, as NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports, this could reshape housing plans in other parts of the county.”

join us for an emergency transit-oriented victory celebration at Temescal Brewing in Oakland at 3pm on Saturday the 11th. (Temescal is one of the neighborhoods that really needed this upzoning!)

SB 79 is now law. This is a HUGE victory and a monumental step toward a California that is abundant and affordable. Congrats to @cayimby.bsky.social, @scottwiener.bsky.social, and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social for getting this done. 👏 🏆

In case you missed it, Governor @governor.ca.gov signed every one of @cayimby.bsky.social 's priority sponsored bills today. SB 79 was the whale. But there are a ton of big, important bills that went in alongside. Check out Nolan's thread for details.

"Many jurisdictions continue to play cute with ADU policy, and impose rules contrary to state law. SB 9 will bring that practice to an end.” - @hanlon.bsky.social

“California has over 16.2 million residents who speak a language other than English at home—yet our state housing guides are only in English,” said @hanlon.bsky.social. “Californians who lack fluency in English will now better understand their rights under state law.”

“A growing number of Californians realize that they can directly contribute to the housing needs of their families, or of their communities, by converting parts of their homes into ADUs,” said California YIMBY CEO @hanlon.bsky.social.

“Californians already wait far too long for the housing they need. The slow pace of local building inspections just adds insult to injury. With the signing of AB 1308 into law, families will no longer have to wait to move into housing that’s safe and ready for occupancy.” - @hanlon.bsky.social

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 9, which expands HCD’s enforcement authority over local ADU ordinances. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed AB 253, which will guarantee faster permitting for new homes. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed AB 413, which will translate key housing guidelines into non-English languages to help more Californians understand their rights under state law. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed AB 1154, which will make it faster, cheaper, and easier to add small accessory dwelling units to existing homes. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed AB 1061, which ends the abuse of historic preservation laws to block duplexes and lot splits. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed AB 1308, which creates a “shot clock” for housing inspections. Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

Ladies and gentlemen, we did it. SB 79 has been signed.

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 79, which will make it legal to build multi-family housing near high quality transit! Our statement: cayimby.org/news-events/...

Today is a great day to call Governor Newsom and ask him to sign SB 79! cayimby.org/call-sb-79/

Let's encourage Governor Newsom to keep up his momentum as a pro-housing champion by signing SB 79! actionnetwork.org/letters/sign...

America’s regional planning boards are stacked against transit riders. New research from Urban Institute. And here is @cayimby.bsky.social's summary: cayimby.org/blog/how-ame...

Good rundown on successful pro-housing reforms in San Diego from William Fulton and @ternerhousing.bsky.social.

"Newsom has pledged bold leadership on housing. Now is the moment to show it. SB 79 is not about punishing cities; it’s about ensuring that homes get built where they make the most sense — in urban, transit-rich areas where people can thrive without long commutes or car dependence."

“The governor shouldn’t take housing advice from Los Angeles. He should sign SB 79, lead the state forward and send a clear message: California’s future won’t be held back by NIMBY politics.”

one little thing you can do to make a difference this Friday is calling @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and telling him to vote yes on SB79 916-445-2841 is his number, call now or use the link below

Tell Gavin Newsom to sign SB79!!

Calling the governor only takes a couple minutes and it makes a real difference.

Hundreds of Californians have called to ask @governor.ca.gov to sign SB 79 since it passed out of the legislature -- but NIMBY opponents are relentless with their calls. So we must be as well. Give the Governor a call!

One of the most important pieces of legislation in modern California history is currently sitting on Governor Newsom's desk: SB 79. He will likely either sign or veto it this week. Here's what you need to know, and how you can help. cayimby.org/legislation/...

Fact-checking Traci Park’s false claims on SB79, a key housing reform to allow more homes near high-quality transit stops and lower rents. #losangeles #transit #lametro #housingcrisis #california #housingforall #housing #yimby #sb79 #politics

#SB79 is on the Governor's Desk. Now is the time to call @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and ask him to sign SB 79 and legalize more homes in California.

Calling the Governor and asking him to sign SB 79 only takes a few minutes and makes a real difference.

If California is going to continue leading the nation on climate, we need to legalize dense, sustainable housing near our high quality transit. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social please do the right thing and sign SB 79.

@governor.ca.gov Please sign SB 79! We need homes near transit, not homes in sprawly high fire areas! @cayimby.bsky.social

The deadline to sign SB 79 and legalize more housing near transit in California is coming up. This is a hugely important bill both for ending the state's housing crisis and for securing its climate future. Please join me in urging @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sign!

A bunch of toxic LA NIMBYs are whining about SB 79, the amazing housing bill the CA legislature passed recently. It's on the governor's desk, and reportedly he's getting cold feet. Hey @gavinnewsom.bsky.social, please have some spine on the most important issue in your state. Just sign it.