Affordable Housing

The Challenge

Housing costs in Riverside County have skyrocketed over the past decade. Many long-time residents—including seniors on fixed incomes, young families, and essential workers—are being priced out of the communities they’ve called home for generations.

As a former member of the Riverside County Housing Authority, I’ve seen these challenges firsthand. I know the families who are struggling, and I know what works.

My Plan

Increase Affordable Housing Supply

• Support zoning reforms that allow for more housing types, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and missing middle housing
• Streamline the permitting process for affordable housing developments
• Partner with nonprofit housing developers to maximize federal and state funding
• Advocate for inclusionary housing policies that require new developments to include affordable units

Protect Existing Residents

• Strengthen tenant protections to prevent unjust evictions
• Support programs that help seniors age in place
• Fund emergency rental assistance programs
• Oppose developments that would displace existing affordable housing without replacement

Address Homelessness

• Expand mental health and substance abuse services
• Support Housing First approaches that get people into stable housing quickly
• Partner with local organizations to provide comprehensive services
• Increase funding for homeless outreach teams

My Record

On the City Council, I passed the first inclusionary housing ordinance in our city’s history, requiring new developments to include affordable units. I also championed tenant protection legislation and secured funding for emergency rental assistance during the pandemic.