Policy Updates
Mayor’s Corner: Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael
March 1, 2024
This is part of Eden Housing’s ongoing “Meet the Mayor” series, where we highlight the leaders of the towns and cities Eden Housing serves. Eden is proud to work with more than 50 mayors throughout the state of California who, along with their other elected colleagues on the city or town council, have supported the…
Q&A with Assemblymember Timothy Grayson
March 1, 2024
Assemblymember Timothy Grayson took public office in 2010, serving on the Concord City Council, and was elected to serve in the California Assembly in November 2016, representing the 15th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of Contra Costa County. Stemming from humble roots, Assemblymember Grayson has been a staunch advocate of affordable housing and has also…
Q&A with Senator Steve Glazer
March 1, 2024
Throughout his eight-year tenure in the California State Senate, Senator Steve Glazer has been a dedicated advocate for affordable housing, public safety, education, water conservation and small businesses. Most recently, his commitment to CEQA reform and advocacy for state budget investments in affordable housing has made a significant impact. Additionally, in 2019, he played a…
Q&A with Tomiquia Moss, Incoming Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
February 5, 2024
With over two decades of leadership and management experience in the nonprofit and public sectors focused on housing and homelessness, public policy and community development, Tomiquia Moss was recently appointed as Secretary of Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency by Governor Newsom. She will be sworn in on February 13, 2024. Moss is also the…
Q&A with Rudolph (Rudy) Johnson, New Chairman of the Board, Eden Housing
February 5, 2024
Rudolph (Rudy) A. Johnson, III, president and CEO of the Neighborhood House Association (NHA), has recently been named chairman of the Eden Housing board. He first joined the board in 2018 and was named vice chair in 2020. An author, active board member and business executive, he has dedicated his career to serving the greater…
Mayor’s Corner: Antonio López, Mayor of East Palo Alto
January 31, 2024
Earlier this year, Antonio López became the youngest mayor serving the City of East Palo Alto. A first-generation American and college student, he joined the city council in December 2020 and has also honed his political acumen by serving as district representative for the office of State Senator Josh Becker. Early experiences set him on…
Year in Review: 2023-24 Legislative Update from Sacramento
December 13, 2023
Governor Newsom signed more than 20 bills supported by Eden Housing to wrap up this year’s legislative session—including bills that will streamline affordable housing approvals, strengthen enforcement of state housing laws, and stabilize funding for our projects. The 2023-24 state budget approved earlier this year also maintained state commitments to a range of successful affordable…
Interview with Emily Cadik, CEO of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
November 29, 2023
Eden Housing has greatly benefited from its alliance with the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC), which for the past 35 years has been aligned around helping solve this huge need, including a current aim to support the development of more than 2 million homes in the next 10 years. As CEO, Emily Cadik leads…
Q&A with Erin Edwards, Councilmember for the City of Riverside
September 27, 2023
As a Councilmember for the City of Riverside representing Ward 1, Erin Edwards has auspicious goals: to address homelessness, invest in neighborhoods and put Riverside on the map. With a background in nonprofit work, Councilmember Edwards brings considerable expertise in all facets of advocacy, as well as diverse experiences collected from living in France, Canada…
Q&A with California Congresswoman Anna A. Eshoo
July 31, 2023
Throughout her tenure in Congress, Representative Anna Eshoo has been a tireless advocate for expanding affordable housing options in the state of California. Her commitment to secure federal funding for affordable housing programs, promote fair housing practices and support initiatives that empower low-income families and individuals has made a significant impact. Given the ongoing affordable…