AARP California Opposes Proposition 98

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Proposition 98 is an ill-conceived ballot initiative with far-reaching and negative consequences for all Californians. If passed, Proposition 98 would threaten the state’s ability to promote and ensure protections for affordable housing, hurt efforts to ensure a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water, threaten land-use planning and jeopardize laws that protect the environment and our communities—all critical elements needed to develop and sustain livable communities.

Landlords, mobile home park owners and property management companies have donated 4.5 million dollars to a measure that puts them at a decided advantage over renters and municipalities At first glance it’s easy to be fooled by Prop. 98, and its proponents are hoping voters don’t look further than their claims about eminent domain reform. But, hidden in the definitions of the measure are harmful, far-reaching provisions that would amend our state Constitution for the worse.

One of these provisions would eliminate all future rent control laws in California, so as soon as a renter moves out, that home is gone from the affordable housing supply forever. With more than 1 million California renters living in rent-controlled units, the impacts of this measure could be devastating. Prop. 98 would also gut renter protections for all of California’s 14 million renters, like those requiring the fair return of deposits or proper notice before evicting renters from their homes.

The types of laws and regulations that could be impacted include a wide range of environmental protections including those that curb global warming and protect open space, zoning laws that protect our communities from liquor stores and other businesses being located near schools or homes, and approvals of new businesses needed for economic growth.

AARP California has joined a broad coalition opposing Prop. 98, including the League of California Homeowners, League of Woman Voters of California, California Chamber of Commerce, California Police Chiefs Association, California Alliance for Retired Americans, California Teachers Association, National Wildlife Federation, California Black Chamber of Commerce, Coalition to Protect California Renters, and many others. These groups will be working hard to ensure that voters understand the hidden provisions in Prop. 98 and the adverse consequences for our communities.

AARP California is opposing Proposition 98 and urging our members to vote no on this destructive proposal.

Vote No on Prop 98
http://www.noprop98.org/