Show your support for permanent funding for affordable homes

Californian

We’re going to keep this short. The Coronavirus pandemic has tested our state’s resolve in unimaginable ways, and through these uncertain times, we’ve seen just how much we can do — especially for families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Governor Newsom has taken emergency action to find shelter for many families who need it. But temporary fixes aren’t enough — Californians need long-term solutions to ensure all Californians have a stable, affordable place to live.

We know we can get BIG things done when there is urgency. That’s why we’re asking you to send a letter of support for AB 1905 — the bill that could generate up to $500 million annually to establish an ongoing, permanent source of funding that provides services and housing for people experiencing homelessness. We must show legislators that Californians deserve long-term solutions at scale to address homelessness and our state’s lack of affordable homes. A torrent of letters will demonstrate that AB 1905 has broad support, and with your help, we can achieve just that.

We cannot afford to go back to the way things were a week ago, with families huddled in encampments in nearly every county, and millions more who are just one medical bill away from losing their apartment. So let’s not wait for the next crisis to make sure every Californian has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. AB 1905 takes a big step to achieve that. This is the perfect time to raise our voices and declare that the actions our leaders take now can and should be year-round solutions. 

This action only takes a few minutes! Here’s how to submit your letter on the California Legislature Position Letter Portal:

  • Click the link
  • Create an account or log into your account
  • Enter “AB” and “1905” in the Measure boxes
  • Mark support
  • Paste your letter into the letterbox
  • Click Submit.

Thanks for taking action,

Christopher Martin
Legislative Advocate
Housing California 

Sample letter: 

To whom it may concern,

I strongly support Assembly Member Chiu’s AB 1905, which could generate up to $500 million annually and would create an innovative state-local partnership to drive the production of affordable homes in California. Please support this measure when it comes to a vote. 

It took decades to create our housing shortage and will take years of reliable funding and sustained building to end it. This is particularly true for filling the gap in homes available to Californians living on modest budgets and those experiencing homelessness. While the state spends more than $6 billion annually to help primarily middle- and upper-income people buy larger homes, state housing assistance for lower-income households is severely constrained. But we know it’s crucial to preventing homelessness and giving every Californian a stable foundation for success. 

We cannot afford to go back to the way things were a week ago, with families huddled in encampments in nearly every county, and millions more who are just one medical bill away from losing their home. AB 1905 takes a big step to achieve that. 

This pandemic has shown just how dire our housing and homelessness issues are. We need to take action to make sure every Californian has a safe, affordable place to call home. I urge you to support AB 1905.

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