Housing policy should be guided by the principle of abundance: when we build more with a big picture outlook, everyone benefits. By cutting red tape, phasing in new ideas sooner, and preventing speculation, we can move from scarcity toward a more abundant, more efficient and utilitarian housing market. This approach is not about ideology—it’s about delivering affordable and accessible housing.

• Phase the implementation of HB 1491 to begin ASAP, ideally in 2026 (instead of 2029). Otherwise, we support HB 1491 as written and stand behind its full implementation. HB 1491 requires 20% of new units near train, bus and light rail to be affordable housing units and provides property tax exemptions for ownership of low to moderate income housing in multi-family zones.

• We support HB 1096 and will work to expand it (lot-splitting).

• I oppose further rent cap legislation — it’s too risky economically and could ultimately reduce housing supply. Instead, I support solutions that protect renters while expanding affordable housing. But do not repeal or replace HB 1217.

• Look into Tradable Housing Permits/Credit. Today, a landowner or developer can sit on the permit for years or even decades as a speculative asset while housing shortages worsen. Bad. We will look into tradable, time-limited housing credit systems, ensuring building rights are used quickly or transferred to someone ready to build. This “use-it-or-trade-it” approach increases supply, prevents dead-weight speculation, and delivers more affordable homes to our communities.

• Increase predictability, speed, and minimize red tape in approval of housing projects. Reference: California SB 35 (2017).

• Empower landowners and homeowners with more freedom to add small-scale housing like guesthouses, backyard cottages and duplexes—keeping neighborhoods vibrant, affordable, and family-friendly, without endless red tape stalling individual choice. Reference: A more limited version of Oregon HB 2001 (2019).