Election Day is less than TWO WEEKS AWAY on March 5, which means it’s time to get up to speed on what’s on the ballot and make sure you have a plan to VOTE!

Why It’s Important We have an opportunity this election to support more affordable housing in the Bay Area and throughout California. Check out NPH’s 2024 electoral endorsements and how they can impact our communities for the better:

• (Statewide) Proposition 1: Governor Gavin Newsom and other California leaders proposed Proposition 1, which has the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians. Prop 1 will refocus billions of dollars in existing funds to prioritize Californians with the deepest mental health needs, living in encampments, or suffering the worst substance use issues.
   
• (San Francisco) Proposition A: The City and County of San Francisco has placed Proposition A on the ballot, a General Obligation Bond that would unlock $300 million in funding for affordable housing in San Francisco. The result? 1,500 affordable homes for working San Franciscans like teachers, nurses, and first responders!

Registration is NOW OPEN for NPH’s 28th Affordable Housing Leadership Awards, happening Thursday, May 2 at 5:30PM PT in San Francisco!

Deadline: Wednesday, April 10 @11:59PM PT

Sponsor the Leadership Awards! If you're ready to do more for our industry then consider sponsoring this special event, and early to maximize your sponsor perks! View the sponsor matrix for more details about benefits and deadlines.

We’ve got two working group meetings on the horizon that will allow you to dive deeper into our collective work toward housing and racial justice in the Bay Area! Learn more below:

• Join us virtually for this year’s first convening of the Strategic Communications Council on Wednesday, February 28 from 12:30PM-1:30PM PT! We’ll have a “meet & greet” session to familiarize ourselves with SCC members old and new and discuss SCC programming for 2024.
   
• Join our Legislative Issues Committee to discuss topics related to housing policy, funding, and programs on the regional, state, and federal levels, and make preliminary recommendations to guide and inform NPH’s position on each issue. The group typically meets monthly and the next meeting is Thursday, March 7 from 9:30PM-10:30PM PT.

Sign up for one, or all, of our working groups today to be notified about upcoming meetings for each respective working group.

(NPH working groups are for members only. Click here to learn more and become a member.)