Gavin Newsom

We said, well, we had an audacious goal that was a study of studies. that identified what the state would need in order to address the supply, demand, and balance. But we made the point we were going through a legally binding process, what we refer to as ARENA goals. And we've established that here is the legally binding goal, 2.5 million units by 2030. And that is the established state policy.

We said, well, we had an audacious goal that was a study of studies. that identified what the state would need in order to address the supply, demand, and balance. But we made the point we were going through a legally binding process, what we refer to as ARENA goals. And we've established that here is the legally binding goal, 2.5 million units by 2030. And that is the established state policy.

And that's the goal. You're not on track for that. Not even close. Why? For, well, a number of reasons. Macroeconomic. I mean, I think you have to be fair as it relates to the realities of what just occurred as it relates to the constraints around the markets.

And that's the goal. You're not on track for that. Not even close. Why? For, well, a number of reasons. Macroeconomic. I mean, I think you have to be fair as it relates to the realities of what just occurred as it relates to the constraints around the markets.

And that's the goal. You're not on track for that. Not even close. Why? For, well, a number of reasons. Macroeconomic. I mean, I think you have to be fair as it relates to the realities of what just occurred as it relates to the constraints around the markets.

Interest rates are high. Obviously, we came out of a very difficult period during COVID. But fundamentally, because of the inability to get local government to get out of the way and allow for more construction. And that's why we created a housing accountability unit. That's why we've taken 800 actions. That's why we've unlocked 7,500 units. And that's why we have advanced 42 CEQA reforms.

Interest rates are high. Obviously, we came out of a very difficult period during COVID. But fundamentally, because of the inability to get local government to get out of the way and allow for more construction. And that's why we created a housing accountability unit. That's why we've taken 800 actions. That's why we've unlocked 7,500 units. And that's why we have advanced 42 CEQA reforms.

Interest rates are high. Obviously, we came out of a very difficult period during COVID. But fundamentally, because of the inability to get local government to get out of the way and allow for more construction. And that's why we created a housing accountability unit. That's why we've taken 800 actions. That's why we've unlocked 7,500 units. And that's why we have advanced 42 CEQA reforms.

and some of the most significant housing reforms in California history as it relates to ADUs, which you identify.

and some of the most significant housing reforms in California history as it relates to ADUs, which you identify.

and some of the most significant housing reforms in California history as it relates to ADUs, which you identify.

Kind of do in single-family home zoning and duplexes. But at the end of the day, state visions realize back to localism.

Kind of do in single-family home zoning and duplexes. But at the end of the day, state visions realize back to localism.

Kind of do in single-family home zoning and duplexes. But at the end of the day, state visions realize back to localism.

And that's why we created this housing accountability to drive more responsibility at the local level. And and providing technical assistance. It's not just a stick, it's also a carrot. But no, look, there's, but that's the construct, right? I mean, that's a classic example of people like their neighborhoods. That's the foundation of NIMBYism.

And that's why we created this housing accountability to drive more responsibility at the local level. And and providing technical assistance. It's not just a stick, it's also a carrot. But no, look, there's, but that's the construct, right? I mean, that's a classic example of people like their neighborhoods. That's the foundation of NIMBYism.

And that's why we created this housing accountability to drive more responsibility at the local level. And and providing technical assistance. It's not just a stick, it's also a carrot. But no, look, there's, but that's the construct, right? I mean, that's a classic example of people like their neighborhoods. That's the foundation of NIMBYism.

And look, this NIMBYism frame, which is yes in my backyard, for those wondering what the hell we're even talking about, I embrace it. I celebrate. I don't think there's been a more yimby governor in California's history. I mean, it's why we've signed so many of these bills and supported many of these bills. But you're right. That application, a lot of these are new reforms.

And look, this NIMBYism frame, which is yes in my backyard, for those wondering what the hell we're even talking about, I embrace it. I celebrate. I don't think there's been a more yimby governor in California's history. I mean, it's why we've signed so many of these bills and supported many of these bills. But you're right. That application, a lot of these are new reforms.

And look, this NIMBYism frame, which is yes in my backyard, for those wondering what the hell we're even talking about, I embrace it. I celebrate. I don't think there's been a more yimby governor in California's history. I mean, it's why we've signed so many of these bills and supported many of these bills. But you're right. That application, a lot of these are new reforms.