Sky-high lease is amongst Californians’ greatest issues. Almost 30% of tenants spend greater than half their earnings on lease; and the median lease is $2,850 a month, 33% greater than the nationwide common.
Two propositions on the Nov. 5 poll tackle this situation — although one does so in a relatively roundabout means.
The extra easy one is Proposition 33which might give native governments extra management over lease caps. Presently, cities can not restrict rents on single-family properties, residences constructed after 1995 and new tenants. Prop. 33 would change that, primarily ending the state’s “limits on limits.” Tenant advocates say that, if handed, Prop. 33 would hold extra individuals housed.
However voters have rejected two comparable poll measures in 2018 and 2020. Landlord teams opposing this yr’s measure say stricter lease management will make housing much less worthwhile, worsening the housing crunch.
Study extra about Prop. 33 from CalMatters homelessness reporter Marisa Kendall in our one-minute video. And take a quiz from CalMatters information reporter Erica Yee to see the way you may vote.
The measure is sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Basis, which additionally poured tens of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} into the 2 earlier lease management measures. To cease the inspiration from bankrolling one other one, landlord teams are backing Prop. 34.
It will require California well being care suppliers (however actually, simply the AIDS Basis) to spend a minimum of 98% of income from a particular prescription drug low cost program on “direct patient care” — or threat having their state license and tax-exempt standing revoked and dropping out on authorities contracts.
Supporters, together with the California House Affiliation, say the poll measure is a straightforward case of accountability, whereas the inspiration argues it’s a political hit job.
To search out out extra, watch a video explainer from CalMatters housing reporter Ben Christopher. And take the quiz from Erica.
Extra on props: On Wednesday, CalMatters posted its first TikTok on a poll measure: Prop. 32 to extend California’s minimal wage. Starring our politics intern Jenna Petersonit’s also possible to watch it on Instagram.
Younger voters: Jenna and Matthew Reaganassistant editor of CalMatters’ School Journalism Communitytalked to political analysts and younger individuals about Vice President Kamala Harris and the presidential race.
Following President Joe Biden’s gorgeous withdrawal from the race, 72% of registered voters 18 to 29 stated they have been both “very likely” or “almost certain” to vote within the presidential election — up 8 share factors.
However even with 41 million eligible Gen Z voters, that age group has traditionally voted at a far decrease fee than each different age group.
Harris’ candidacynevertheless, is drumming up extra pleasure amongst younger voters, who’re boosting her marketing campaign with coconut emojis, green-tinted Brat fancams and “Veep” memes.
- Mindy Romerofounder and director of the Heart for Inclusive Democracy on the College of Southern California: “I think all of the momentum and activities that we’ve been seeing can grab the attention of young people, maybe get them to give her a chance. She still has to have the goods.”
Democrats hope all that enthusiasm will assist congressional candidates in California. For instance, Republican U.S. Rep. John Duarte is clashing once more with Democrat Adam Grey for the thirteenth District centered on Modesto. Duarte received in 2022 by simply 564 votes, when the youth turnout was solely 23%.
Learn extra on California’s younger voters in Jenna and Matthew’s story.
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