Hi John, Election Day is fast approaching but there’s still time to help pass Proposition 5! Check out timely volunteer opportunities in a county near you, below. ✊ These next two weeks are our last chance to go all in for Prop 5. If passed, Prop 5 would mean safety, stability, and affordability for all our neighbors. It would create communities where everyone belongs and no one gets left behind. Let’s reach Election Day knowing we did all we could to pass this transformative measure! 🌅 What Is Prop 5? Prop 5 offers a historic opportunity that empowers voters to bring more affordable housing into their communities. It enables Californians to address the affordable housing and public infrastructure needs in their communities by allowing them to approve bonds for affordable housing, critical public infrastructure, and emergency response with a 55% vote. |
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🗞️ Endorsed by Los Angeles Times! Last month, the Los Angeles Times endorsed Prop 5, saying “it’s time to make taxing and spending decisions more reflective of majority will. Vote yes on Proposition 5.” Read the full article, “Endorsement: Yes on Prop. 5. It’s Too Hard to Pass Local Bond Measures” 🔊 Our Executive Director Weighs In Via Mercury News, NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman notes that Prop 5 is “the landmark reform that is going to unlock our ability to build the homes we need … while making sure our public infrastructure keeps pace with growth.” She also notes that “right now, a minority of voters — 33% — make the decision for local communities . . . What’s important is to have a more democratic approach that empowers local communities and doesn’t allow a small group to block the way.” Read the full article, “Prop 5 Would Make it Easier to Pass Bay Area Spending Bills for Housing, Transit” |
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