2024 General Election

Marc Berman is a proud, full-throated supporter of landmark housing legislation to end exclusionary zoning. With roots in Palo Alto, Assemblymember Berman understands that it is not sustainable for communities to keep saying ‘no’ to new housing as the housing crisis continues. Assemblymember Berman believes in supporting cities to build the homes their communities so desperately need.

Assemblymember Berman has supported and co-authored bills that generate new funding for affordable housing, that streamline the approval process of certain urban infill projects, and that set baseline standards for zoning. With his in-depth technical expertise and legislative skill, Assemblymember Berman is helping the state make huge strides in ending the housing crisis.

Alex Lee continues to bring much-needed perspective as a renter and a Gen Z leader in the Assembly. Legislative wins in the last year include AB 835, which allows the state to explore single-stair buildings, a successful prototype for affordable missing middle homes all over the world that currently isn't allowed per the California Building code.

He is a champion for all of the above strategies, from bills to improve housing production to social housing.

Gail Pellerin joined the state assembly in 2022 after many years serving as the Santa Cruz County Clerk. She is committed to finding policy solutions to create more housing for the middle class, increase funding for low-income and supportive housing, and improve public transit and active transportation infrastructure to make our cities more climate friendly.

Speaker Robert Rivas is a true housing champion in the Legislature. He has prioritized and championed housing since taking over as Speaker and has consistently been a strong voice for housing abundance in his time in Sacramento. He is deeply committed to safe, affordable housing for all of his constituents from middle-class families to farmworkers.

As a lifelong resident of San José, Pamela Campos knows how our housing crisis has impacted her community for decades. Thanks to her background in education and policy as well as her deep knowledge of San Jose, we are confident that Pamela will be a strong and effective champion for abundant, affordable, and dignified housing solutions for all in San Jose.

Councilmember Emily Ann Ramos has been a strong and knowledgeable pro-housing advocate during her time on Mountain View City Council and before that while serving on Mountain View’s Rental Housing Committee. She is committed to streamlining new housing at affordability levels that meet everyone's needs and preserving affordable housing.

Katie serves on Palo Alto's Human Relations Commission and works as a Community Organizer at the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. With a background in nonprofits and community service, she is well-equipped to serve as a councilmember and help foster an inclusive community with safe streets and stable homes. Katie is committed to building more housing for all and in particular for our most vulnerable neighbors.