Summary

On May 24, the event “Unlocking Affordable Housing: Getting Past Article 34” delved into the impact of Article 34, a segregationist-era provision in the California constitution that has blocked affordable housing construction statewide for over 70 years. Nearby cities have used Article 34 to obstruct county-led affordable housing initiatives in San Mateo County. The panel featured insights from James Coleman, Mayor of South San Francisco; Karyl Eldridge, Vice Chair of One San Mateo; and Jess Hudson, Manager of Public Policy at United Way Bay Area.The session explored the historical context of Article 34 and advocated for its repeal to enable more affordable housing development across California.

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Panelists

Panelist: James Coleman, Mayor, South San Francisco

Panelist: Karyl Eldridge, Vice Chair, One San Mateo

Panelist: Jess Hudson, Manager, Public Policy, United Way Bay Area

Moderator: Kalimah Salahuddin, Trustee, Jefferson Union High School District

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