State’s Leading Housing Advocates Unite Behind Steyer’s Housing Agenda

SAN FRANCISCO – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer received the endorsement of two leading housing advocacy groups – YIMBY Action and Abundant Housing LA – for his robust plan aimed at addressing California’s housing crisis and building a more affordable, inclusive, and sustainable future for Los Angeles and California.

“California has passed some of the most important pro-housing legislation in the country over the last decade,” Laura Foote, Executive Director of YIMBY Action said. “What we need now is a governor who will implement it without apology, and hold cities accountable when they don’t. Tom Steyer is the best candidate to do that, and we’re proud to support him.” 

“Abundant Housing LA is proud to endorse Tom Steyer for governor. Tom has the right blend of financial expertise, managerial experience, and bold thinking that make him the strongest choice to tackle California’s housing crisis,” Abundant Housing stated. “As the co-founder, with his wife, of Beneficial State Bank, he has directly financed over 17,000 affordable homes across California, Oregon, and Washington, proving he knows what it takes to build. He will leverage that experience as governor to make financing housing easier, clear zoning and permitting roadblocks that slow or kill projects, and bring costs down by investing in modular and pre-fab construction—all with the aim of building one million new homes by 2030.”

“Tom also knows that housing is not just about prices. Housing policy is deeply intertwined with the climate crisis. He has a long history of environmental activism and will champion more housing laws like SB 79, that allow more Californians to live and work near public transit so they can ditch their car commutes. We strongly endorse Tom Steyer for governor of California.” Abundant Housing continued.

“A home is more than a place to sleep or simply a roof over your head. Our houses are where we build our futures, raise our families, and claim our share of the California Dream,” Steyer said. “No one understands that better than YIMBY Action and Abundant Housing LA, and I’m honored to have their endorsement. Their shared commitment to building sustainable, inclusive communities, as well as to fighting for greener, more diverse, and thriving neighborhoods, closely aligns with my housing agenda. Together, we will fight to ensure all Californians have a place to call home.”

Throughout his campaign, Steyer has described the housing crisis as a significant part of California’s affordability crisis. He is running on a comprehensive, ambitious plan to build 1 million homes in four years to lower costs for working families and restore the “California Dream.” 

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