Call for Action on SB 4, Rezoning Religious Land for Affordable Housing Statewide

6 Jul

 

SB 4, the bill to rezone religious and college land so that it can be used for affordable housing, needs to pass in the Natural Resources Committee of the state Assembly on Monday. Please call the members of that committee to urge them to vote for it. [Hyperlink “Please call the members of that committee”]

You can call after hours, over the weekend, and leave a voicemail. Call even if you are not in their district because they represent all Californians when they sit on a committee. You do not have to say where you live in California as it is not relevant.

After the natural resources committee, it will go to the appropriations committee and then to the Assembly floor for a final vote.

SB 4 will be heard in the Assembly Natural Resources committee on 7/10 at 2:30 PM.

Committee Members –

Luz Rivas (Chair) Dem – 43  (916) 319-2043

  • Cities – San Fernando Valley area, Sylmar, Panorama City, Pacoima 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Heath Flora (Vice Chair) Rep – 09 (916) 319-2009

  • Cities – Manteca, Lodi, Galt, Ripon, Escalon
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Dawn Addis Dem – 30  (916) 319-2030

  • Cities – San Luis Obispo, Monterey 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Josh Hoover Rep – 07  (916) 319-2007

  • Cities – Folsom, Rancho COrdova, Citrus Heights 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Devon Mathis Rep – 33  (916) 319-2033

  • Cities – Hanford, Porterville, Corcoran 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Al Muratsuchi Dem – 66 (916) 319-2066

  • Cities – Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermoso Beach 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Gail Pellerin Dem – 28  (916) 319-2028

  • Cities – Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Jim Wood Dem – 02 (916) 319-2002

  • Cities – Santa Rosa, Eureka, Ukiah, 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

Rick Chavez Zbur Dem – 51 (916) 319-2051

  • Cities – Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood 
  • “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would allow churches and religious institutions to build 100% affordable housing on underutilized property they own. This would open up thousands of acres for affordable housing and allow religious institutions to serve our most vulnerable residents.The bill is supported by a coalition of over 300 faith, labor, housing, and equity groups. We urge the Assemblymember to vote yes when it comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you!” 

These last two committee members are already coauthors so we can just thank them for supporting the bill! 

Laura Friedman Dem – 44  (916) 319-2044

  • Cities – Burbank, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood 
  • Message: “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. We greatly appreciate the Assemblymember coauthoring SB 4 and thank them for allowing religious institutions to serve our communities with affordable housing!” 

Christopher M. Ward Dem – 78 (916) 319-2078

  • Cities – San Diego 
  • Message: “Hi, this is [name and/or organization] and I am calling in support of Senate Bill 4. We greatly appreciate the Assemblymember coauthoring SB 4 and thank them for allowing religious institutions to serve our communities with affordable housing!” 

 

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