Last week the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) made the difficult decision to remove RM4 from the November 2024 ballot. Our coalition recommended this decision based on a series of serious and unfortunately-timed challenges lodged by a small group of anti-housing and anti-government extremists. These opponents exploited the court systems and electoral timeline in an attempt to block progress on our state and regional affordable housing agenda.

These actions resulted in a painful delay to our progress – but delays should not be confused with defeat. NPH remains committed to identifying and advancing the best possible pathway to win housing solutions for our communities.

This includes pursuing the transformative change offered by Prop 5, the statewide November ballot measure that would set a 55% voter threshold for affordable housing and public infrastructure bonds. The Yes on Prop 5 campaign is counting on Affordable Housers to help advance safe, affordable communities.

We are grateful for the partnership and support of our members, partners, and allies as we continue to advance our long-term goals and best position our coalition for the future.

Tickets are selling fast for the 45th Annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference, happening Friday, October 4th at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis! Don’t miss this opportunity to come together with over 1,000 fellow affordable housing practitioners for networking, peer-learning, capacity-building, and fun!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 10

Volunteer Opportunities! Want a free ticket to the conference? Serve as a volunteer to help with registration, greeting attendees, and more! Volunteers are encouraged to attend workshops, the keynote, and other day-of programs.

The Emerging Leaders Peer Network (ELPN) is actively recruiting for Steering Committee members! With the help of dedicated and collaborative individuals serving on our Steering Committee, ELPN has brought accessible and diverse programming to early and mid-career affordable housing practitioners and advocates since 2014. Could you be one of their next Steering Committee members?

ELPN Steering Committee Positions for 2025-26:

• Professional Development Co-chair (2 open positions)
• Social Events Co-chair (1 open position)
• Policy & Advocacy Co-chair (1 open position; preferred candidate is someone in non-profit development)

Note: ELPN is committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion in our trainings and events within our community, as well as in the affordable housing industry at large. We request all Steering Committee members to integrate an equity lens when designing our program and outcomes.