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2020 Statewide Legislative Priorities

Posted June 23, 2020

Each year EBHO's Regional Policy Committee, staff, and board members review state legislation and determine which bills are best suited to further our mission to protect, preserve, and create affordable homes for low-income people in the East Bay. Below are the bills determined by our team as high-priority to endorse and advocate for them to pass.

Alameda County Eviction Moratorium Must Remain Strong

Posted June 3, 2020

During the pandemic that is harming Black and Latinx residents in the East Bay at higher rates than white residents because of racial and economic inequality, we call for the County Supervisors in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to divest funds from police and jails and invest in Black futures of health and healing, which requires quality affordable housing.

Gloria Bruce is a Guest on Forum| KQED News

Posted February 7, 2020

EBHO's Executive Director, Gloria Bruce, joined Mina Kim, Amie Fishman, and Ben Metcalf on the Forum at KQED News for an in-depth conversation about what can be done to solve the Affordable Housing Crisis in the Bay Area.

Press Release: Oakland Condo Conversion Ordinance

Posted January 24, 2020

Media Contact Grover Wehman-BrownCommunications and Membership Associate510-663-3830 x 314grover@ebho.org  For Immediate Release Anti-displacement updates to Oakland’s Condo Conversion Ordinance extend tenant protections to 20,000 new homes and close loopholes that drive up the cost of rental housing. January 24th, 2020