Yes but with the state taking away local control I’m less worried about the power of more local electeds to stop development. The amount of money it takes to become a city council candidate is a far bigger driver of the status quo than anything.

Next steps are the Commission decides on recommending 23, 25, or 31 seats. Then, alongside the rest of the charter reforms, it goes to council for approval to be put on the ballot as soon as 2026.

Changes would go into effect in 2032.

*CORRECTION*

58% of Assembly Democrats and 40% of Assembly Republicans voted Yes on the measure.

Ah shoot, yeah i did a stupid and did 35/80 not 35/60. Will correct 🫡

We need to strengthen pro-housing organizing in SoCal and beyond.

Join us as we build a movement for changemakers, not cheerleaders.

Showing YIMBYs true bipartisan nature, 35% of Assembly Republicans voted for SB 79.

And even though @cademocrats.bsky.social endorsed the legislation, only 42% of Assembly Democrats voted for the bill.

Ironic considering CA will lose 3-5 Dem congressional seats if we don't grow.

Once again, LA politicians showed they aren't serious about solving the housing shortage.

In the Bay, 22 of 30 Assemblymembers voted Yes.

In SoCal, only 17 of 44 voted Yes.

Dems like LA Mayor Karen Bass fought SB 79 while young champions like Asm Sade Elhawary looked to the future.

And much credit to the DSA-endorsed candidates who opposed this motion! Thank you @nithyaraman.bsky.social Eunisses Hernandez and a pleasant surprise coming from @hugoforcd13.bsky.social who had previously opposed LA’s big upzoning program applying in single family areas.

Progress is possible!

I think that candidates like Zohran being able to use social media to communicate with voters is good, but it scares me that Meta can unilaterally influence our politics so easily.

admittedly had to look this up but now i’m informed i would love a gundam

For those of you who live in a district with a pro-housing Senator, make sure to use the link below to thank them for supporting more homes!

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He’s termed out this cycle! So it’s an open race and @johnericksonwh.bsky.social is the one who should fill it!