The housing crisis continues to be one of the most pressing and persistent challenges facing all of us, prompting State lawmakers to propose a new slate of housing bills aimed at increasing supply, streamlining development, and addressing affordability. The 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a battleground for bold reform and pragmatic compromise (hopefully). This policy watch highlights two key housing bills under consideration supported by NBLC, highlighting their potential impacts, political dynamics, and implications for local governments, developers, and residents alike. We also take a look at the complicated affordable housing financing system in California and offer some hope for that reform too.  And, we take a moment to express our support for AB 697 and explain why it is so important to keeping the North Bay moving.

Don’t miss out! Join us and help us celebrate the Leaders of the North Bay at an Awards Luncheon on May 16^th, at Flamingo Resort & Spa. Come network with business and civic leaders of the North Bay and recognize the 2025 outstanding leaders in our community. Tickets can be found here. Please visit  www.northbayleadership.org for more information.