Dear John, I know it’s been difficult as we wait for final results nationally, as well as critical state and local ballot measures and races. An uncertain federal landscape, coupled with many important local initiatives and races on the line, makes these times especially challenging to navigate. I hope you share my hope and relief knowing that delays in reported results are due to historical voter turnout as well as our officials ensuring that every single vote is counted. NPH is making it a priority to provide you with updates and analysis, as soon as possible. As we all wait for complete, final results, I wanted to give you a quick update on where things currently stand: - Delays on Final Outcome: Many had anticipated well before Election Day that due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in absentee voting, final election results would be delayed. So, it’s not all that surprising that final outcomes remain uncertain on many measures and races. Remember, votes will be counted, not called. That’s why it will take time, and I know you’ll agree that it’s definitely worth waiting for!
- What We Do Know: I’m thrilled to share that at least two local homeless and affordable housing revenue measures are on track for wins. Alameda County Measure W and Sonoma County Measure O will pass! Unfortunately, it looks like statewide Proposition 16, which would have repealed Prop 209 and reinstated affirmative action, will not not pass. This is a huge disappointment and missed opportunity for advancing racial justice, but NPH will continue to advocate for true equity and inclusion through our legislative and campaign priorities and other activism. Other top priority measures, including statewide Proposition 15 (Schools and Communities First), are simply too close to call at this time.
- Further Analysis Coming: You can rely on us to provide timely updates and election analysis in the days and weeks to come, so stay tuned for more! In the meantime read our Executive Director Amie Fishman's statement on the election impacts on housing justice here.
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John, I can’t stress enough that we are truly in this together. We will move forward with compassion and in solidarity with all of our community members, Black, Indigenous and other People of Color, LGBTQ communities, immigrants, seniors, low-wage workers, renters and families. Regardless of final outcomes, our affordable housing movement will continue advancing meaningful change for our neighbors, and no single election or politician can stop that. Onward, |
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JR Starrett,
NPH Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement |
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