Prop. 33: Is Rent Control the Solution to the California Housing Crisis?
The California housing market is one of the most expensive in the country; but it’s not just homebuyers who are feeling its financial effects, the rental market is priced just as high. Proposition 33 seeks to expand local governments’ abilities to enact rent control, in the hopes of lowering the price of rent for millions across the state. But is rent control the best solution to this problem?
Decoding Democracy: California’s Legislative Process Explained
Before diving into understanding what is on the ballot this election, it would be helpful to first understand how the legislative process works in California. After all, to meaningfully engage in the process, citizens must know how they are represented and where their participation makes an impact.