Policy Updates
Joe Simitian Makes His Mark With a Lifetime of Public Service
April 20, 2022
A well-established figure in Santa Clara County and California politics, County Supervisor Joe Simitian has a successful history of advocating for the many critical issues facing the state, including education, social justice, and the environment. This track record of service and success has earned him “Legislator of the Year” awards from organizations as diverse as…
End of legislative session recap: Eden-supported bills signed by the Governor
October 8, 2021
After the Legislature concluded its second legislative session of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-September, the Governor has signed a range of bills that seek to accelerate the production and preservation of affordable housing. Through this year’s state budget, the Governor and Legislature also provided unprecedented support for affordable housing—with the budget investing more than $10…
HUD takes first step to restore fair housing rule
June 17, 2021
Thank you to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for restoring the 2015 definition of affirmatively further fair housing with an interim final rule. This is an important first step in restoring a policy that advances racial equity. As Secretary Fudge points out, a half-century after the federal government sought to make amends…
Eden Housing Joins Advocates Seeking Regional Solution to Housing in Silicon Valley
April 2, 2021
At today’s press event organized by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, our fearless leader Linda Mandolini spoke in support of building more housing. She was there as a member of a coalition of housing advocates urging the city to prioritize agendizing a discussion for Santa Clara City Council to allow housing and development to proceed…