Spring Conference 2026 may be behind us, but the momentum continues.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with so many familiar faces while also meeting new colleagues who are equally committed to advancing affordable housing. While the conference delivered valuable educational content, its impact goes far beyond the sessions. It created space to deepen relationships, strengthen partnerships, and sharpen our collective understanding of the challenges facing the affordable housing industry today.
In my role as CCAH’s Public Policy Manager, the conference is an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with members, providing updates on our sponsored legislation, hearing firsthand about the barriers developers are encountering across the state, and offering insight into the bills moving through the legislative process. These conversations are essential to ensuring our advocacy remains grounded in real-world experience.
As CCAH’s PAC continues to grow and prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, we are proud to support strong, statewide champions for affordable housing, including State Controller Malia Cohen. On Monday, June 8, following the conference welcome reception, supporters gathered for a special reception with Controller Cohen. She shared her journey through San Francisco and California politics, reflecting on her path to becoming the chief financial officer of the world’s fourth-largest economy. Thanks to the dedication of this community, we raised more than $100,000 in a single evening. As the general election approaches, our PAC will continue to provide updates on endorsed candidates and opportunities for engagement.
In keeping with tradition, the conference concluded with our highly interactive Policy Roundtable. CCAH staff and lobbyists were joined by more than 30 engaged attendees for an in-depth discussion on our legislative priorities, the state budget, and the development of future proposals. Participants received a timely overview of the Governor’s proposed trailer bills, including updates on the Housing Development and Finance Committee’s bond allocations, local impact fees, and anticipated changes to investments through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
We also took a deep dive into CCAH’s two sponsored bills, AB 2089 (Ward) and AB 2748 (Quirk-Silva), tracing their progress and the steps taken to move them forward. Notably, both bills originated from conversations at last year’s Policy Roundtable during the 2025 Spring Conference. This underscores the importance of bringing industry voices together. As producers of affordable housing, you experience these challenges every day. Our role is to translate those experiences into actionable policy solutions—and to advocate for smart, effective responses to real problems.
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared insights, and helped drive this work forward. The conversations don’t end with the conference, they shape the path ahead.