Housing affordability and homelessness are issues that impact every resident in San José. The Silicon Valley Pain Index reports that only 27% of all Silicon Valley residents can afford the cost of a median-priced home. To rent a two-bedroom apartment in San José, a minimum-wage earner would need to work 3.7 jobs. Of all major cities in the U.S., San José ranked #1 in youth homelessness. For all who were born in San José, attend our public schools, or contribute to our region’s economic prosperity, I am dedicated to ensuring there is a safe, stable place for you to rest and call home. I will lead on solutions that generate more affordable housing to ensure there is a place for every family, older adult, and essential worker who wants to continue calling San José home.