

ThE POLITICS OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
moderated by mary ann king
On April 24, 2024, Mary Ann King sat down with Sharon Wilson Géno, President National Multifamily Housing Council, Tom Bannon, CEO of the California Apartment Association, Barry Altshuler, EVP of Investments for Equity Residential, and Jim DeBoo who was formerly the Chief of Staff for Governor Newsom, to discuss the Affordable Housing Crisis and what’s to be done for rent control. The webinar covers:
- The Affordable Housing Crisis: The pressing issue of housing affordability and its impact on communities, businesses, and the economy.
- Rent control debate: The implications of repealing rent control laws and the importance of maintaining a balance between tenant protections and investment opportunities.
- Increasing the supply of affordable housing: The importance of incentivizing investors to build new housing and the need for a long-term approach to address the affordability challenge.