Tenants Together, a state-wide organization backed by leading non-profit organizations such as the National Housing Law Project, asks for your help to defeat a state-wide bill proposed by the California Apartment Association as described below:
The bill would raise the threshold for certain local ballot measures relating to real estate development. Under AB 943, a ballot measure that “would reduce density or stop development or construction,” would require a supermajority to pass – 55% of the vote – instead of the usual majority. Imagine the CAA filing lawsuits to argue that rent control should take 55% of the vote to pass at the ballot, pursuing frivolous cases against cities who agree...that rent control does not affect new construction.
AB 943 is so vague that, if passed, the CAA will use it to undermine pretty much any ballot measure it doesn't like, including inclusionary housing laws, rent control laws, and others that CAA regularly argues somehow deter development. The bill offers no guidance on what kind of ballot measures are covered, so local city attorneys would need to decide on a case-by-case basis, which ballot measures suddenly require 55% of the vote to pass.
AB 943 is a power grab by the real estate industry. The proposal is unnecessary, unfair and anti-democratic. The CAA simply seeks to change the rules to make sure the industry wins more often in local ballot fights. Urge your representatives to vote no on AB 943."
AB 943 is so vague that, if passed, the CAA will use it to undermine pretty much any ballot measure it doesn't like, including inclusionary housing laws, rent control laws, and others that CAA regularly argues somehow deter development. The bill offers no guidance on what kind of ballot measures are covered, so local city attorneys would need to decide on a case-by-case basis, which ballot measures suddenly require 55% of the vote to pass.
AB 943 is a power grab by the real estate industry. The proposal is unnecessary, unfair and anti-democratic. The CAA simply seeks to change the rules to make sure the industry wins more often in local ballot fights. Urge your representatives to vote no on AB 943."
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