Our Endorsement Process
To create strong, vibrant communities, we need elected officials who align and support our platform:
Produce abundant housing now. We want homes people of all income levels can afford. We support vibrant, deeply rooted communities by closely connecting where we live with where we work and go to school.
Protect renters and ensure that new developments occur without displacement and gentrification.
Respond to the climate crisis now by housing more of Santa Cruz County's people near their jobs and schools, eliminating sprawl.
Promote sustainable growth by increased density near transit, easier access to robust public transit, bicycle lanes, and protected pedestrian areas.
Advance policies that reduce permit processing times from months or years to weeks to build affordable homes now.
Promote equity through building affordable housing in all neighborhoods
What Are Endorsements?
Endorsements express our organization’s position, and guide our actions. When we endorse a candidate or ballot proposition, our volunteers canvas, phone bank, and text bank on its behalf. When we endorse a bill, members and volunteers call and write to their representatives to encourage them to vote our way.
A current dues-paying or volunteer membership is required to vote on endorsements.
Santa Cruz YIMBY members are also part of YIMBY Action endorsements.