Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
With rents rising and vacancy rates low, California is facing a deep housing crisis.
The situation has spurred some lawmakers to seize the moment in Sacramento, taking the opportunity of a difficult vote for Governor Brown's signature cap-and-trade program to leverage support for affordable housing goals.
Update: California legislative leaders announced late Monday a vote expected on a package of affordable housing measures is being delayed until after the August recess.
To talk about what's at stake amidst the Sacramento deal-making, Take Two welcomed Matt Schwartz, President and CEO of the California Housing Partnership Corporation. The advocacy group provides research and information to lawmakers around housing finance.