Today marks a tremendous win for the YIMBY movement the signing of Senate Bills 9 and 10 in California. But this victory matters far beyond California. It marks a bold precedent for states taking action to dismantle exclusionary zoning across the country. These two pieces of legislation are aimed at alleviating the housing shortage and today California took the biggest step yet towards ending segregationist single-family only zoning.
These wins would not be possible without the incredible, local advocacy from pro-housing folks across California. YIMBY Action chapters like People for Housing OC, Peninsula for Everyone, and more have been growing their power year after year, making this victory possible. The letters of support you sent, the calls you made, the op-eds you wrote, and the support you gave to YIMBY organizations is what got us here today!