Steve Welty

Issue# 23

November 2024

Happy Saturday Housing Heroes!

I'm thrilled to announce a monumental win: Proposition 33 has been decisively defeated, with over 62% of voters standing with us to protect private property rights and ensure a healthier housing market for California.

This victory didn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of months of tireless advocacy and collaboration.

Check out this quick 60-second video where I break it all down. Click here to watch or tap the thumbnail below!

Key Highlights of This Video 👇

Prop 33 sought to dismantle the Costa-Hawkins Act, risking rent control on houses and condos, restrictive vacancy controls, and statewide price caps. These changes would have reduced housing availability and discouraged investment. With Prop 33 defeated, private property rights are protected, allowing California’s housing market to thrive without restrictive regulations.

Our Journey: Advocacy and Action

April 2024: We raised awareness about AB 2216 (The Pet Bill) and voiced concerns to policymakers. We also supported pro-housing candidates like Heather Ferbert, a passionate advocate for housing rights, who is now projected to win the election for San Diego City Attorney.

May 2024: At the SoCal Rental Housing Association Expo, we deepened our understanding of Prop 33’s potential impact and ramped up our outreach efforts. Inspired by community events like the “Rent Control Resurgence” in San Diego, we created educational content to inform housing providers across the state.

June 2024: Our coalition with the California Apartment Association, Apartment Owners Association, and the Southern California Rental Housing Association kicked into high gear. Together, we distributed direct mailers, launched social media campaigns, and engaged voters through grassroots advocacy.

Orange County: We supported outreach in Orange County, where local housing providers played a pivotal role in spreading the message and turning out voters against Prop 33.

Defeating Prop 33 means no expansion of rent control, no harmful vacancy controls, and no stifling regulations that would hurt both housing providers and renters.

Looking Ahead: Stay Informed

While we celebrate this victory, our work continues. Here are some upcoming issues to watch:

Prop 34: Holding Nonprofits Accountable

Prop 34 is a countermeasure aimed at ensuring nonprofits allocate the majority of their funds toward their designated causes.

Why It Matters: Questions have arisen about organizations like the AIDS Foundation and Michael Weinstein, who have spent substantial amounts campaigning for rent control measures. Prop 34 seeks to promote transparency and proper fund allocation within nonprofits.

Measure CC in Orange County

Santa Ana is considering Measure CC, which would solidify the city’s rent control and just cause eviction ordinances. If passed, these regulations would become permanent, making it impossible for future city councils to repeal or reverse them. This could set a precedent for other cities and affect housing providers significantly.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. Your involvement—whether through advocacy, voting, or spreading the word—has been instrumental in achieving this victory.