YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County

@YIMBYDemsSD

We are a community of neighbors who welcome more neighbors. We say “Yes In My Back Yard”—yes to affordable housing and yes to more neighbors! 🏡🏙

San Diego, CA

Joined February 2018

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 24

San Diego houses of worship could build 5,000 affordable homes on their land using a new state law that bypasses local red tape. Some pastors see "moral imperative" to house people. Faith communities stepping up where cities failed. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/11/500…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Researchers estimate the possible impact of California’s SB 4, which allows affordable-housing developments on faith and higher-education land to bypass many elements of municipal review

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · 13 h

Dense housing near transit cuts emissions and serves working families. It's exactly the kind of housing that should be streamlined. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/25/sac…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Will changes to the California Environmental Quality Act spur home-building?

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · 13 h

Coronado updated housing fees for first time since 1993, reaching $25/sq ft. coronadonewsca.com/news/coronado_…

YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 27

42 families could get affordable homes in Del Mar, but the city won't approve the project. With median rent hitting $3,500+, working families are forced out while legal battles drag on. Housing is a human need, not a luxury. nbcsandiego.com/news/local/fig…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. The City of Del Mar is a desirable location on the coast of San Diego County. A mixed-income housing development proposal in the seaside city is facing hurdles, according to the project’s spokesper...

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 27

When college grads like Maria Gomez can't afford their own homes despite good jobs, something's broken. South County Democrats rolling back CEQA shows party choosing working families over privileged groups. Smart politics and policy. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/17/ris…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Democratic Assemblymember David Alvarez and other South County leaders say their working-class constituents are being harmed by environmental rules that slow home construction and raise gas prices....

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 27

San Diego approved 23 homes in Encanto despite community wanting a park. Residents claim discriminatory process targeting communities of color. kpbs.org/news/living/20…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. The Klauber Avenue housing project brought to light a controversial footnote in the city code that allowed developers to build single-family homes at a higher density in parts of southeast San Diego...

YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 25

Thank you for supporting SB 79!

MMichael Tubbs@MichaelDTubbs · Jul 24

We have to build a lot more housing in California. We have to lower rents in California. We have to prove that we can do more than talk about the challenges we face. Testified in support of a bill for transit oriented development. As Lt. Gov, housing will be a priority.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 26

After 30 years of lawsuits, Santee's 3,000-home project faces another court challenge over fire risk. fox5sandiego.com/news/local-new…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Environmental groups are once again challenging Santee’s approval of the controversial Fanita Ranch development.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 25

Homebuilder plans 126 ADUs on one lot using San Diego's housing bonus. Critics call it exploitation—but it's 126 more homes. Better to channel this demand with smarter rules than kill the entire program. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/18/aff…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. To city officials, they’re outliers. To critics, they’re a scourge. To Christian Spicer, they’re a by-the-book step toward solving a housing crisis.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 25

We're gonna blunt here: Democrats should not be partnering with far-right demagogues like Carl DeMaio to oppose SB 79, a bill that legalizes homes near transit.

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet image. We're gonna blunt here:

Democrats should not be partnering with far-right demagogues like Carl DeMaio to oppose SB 79, a bill that legalizes homes near transit.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 25

🚨 Final week! Summer Soiree July 31 at Town & Country Resort. Last chance to mingle with housing leaders. 6:30pm. Tickets $35. Don't miss it! secure.actblue.com/donate/yimbysu…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet image. 🚨 Final week!

Summer Soiree July 31 at Town &amp; Country Resort. Last chance to mingle with housing leaders.

6:30pm. Tickets $35.

Don't miss it! secure.actblue.com/donate/yimbysu…

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 24

Carlsbad needs 3,873 new homes by 2029. Hombuilders are flooding City Hall with rezoning requests because the demand for housing is so high right now. thecoastnews.com/carlsbad-sees-…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. The city of Carlsbad is receiving increased interest from private developers about rezoning additional sites for housing projects.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 24

Shoutout to @SenBlakespear, who, along with other legislators, met with 'Abundance' author @ezraklein on streamlining CA's development rules. Fast-tracking housing and clean energy will help renters, potential homeowners, and climate!

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet image. Shoutout to @SenBlakespear, who, along with other legislators, met with 'Abundance' author @ezraklein on streamlining CA's development rules.

Fast-tracking housing and clean energy will help renters, potential homeowners, and climate!

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 24

San Diego NIMBYs say 'I do not like housing near transit!' Meanwhile, the median rent is over $3k and a home-to-buy is $950k. NIMBYs want exclusion.

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet image. San Diego NIMBYs say 'I do not like housing near transit!'

Meanwhile, the median rent is over $3k and a home-to-buy is $950k.

NIMBYs want exclusion.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 24

San Diego cut ADU incentives that helped create affordable rentals. AWG's smart pivot to starter homes helps first-time buyers, but renters lose options. Cities need both rental and ownership paths to housing. finance.yahoo.com/news/awg-respo…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2025--Atlas West Group (AWG) announced today that it is expanding its business strategy to meet the evolving needs of CA’s housing market.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 23

California economists unanimously support Newsom's CEQA reform because the law was being weaponized to block housing, not protect the environment. Lawyers made millions delaying projects while families can't afford homes. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/10/did…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. San Diego environmentalists are upset with Newsom’s changes to the California Environmental Quality Act.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 23

The real housing crisis isn't 12 ADUs in Clairemont - it's working families spending 50%+ of income on rent. San Diego's new ADU cap means means longer commutes and higher regional housing costs. Disappointing outcome.

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet image. The real housing crisis isn't 12 ADUs in Clairemont - it's working families spending 50%+ of income on rent.

San Diego's new ADU cap means means longer commutes and higher regional housing costs.

Disappointing outcome.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 22

San Diego families spend 43% of their income on rent and childcare. 10news.com/money/consumer…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. San Diego families face a crisis as the costs of rent and childcare combined consume nearly half of a household's income.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 22

Oceanside reviews 100-unit affordable housing project using state density bonus law. Developer seeks parking reduction from 147 to 40 spaces, saving $3M on underground garage. Smart tradeoff puts money toward housing, not parking. thecoastnews.com/city-reviews-a…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Oceanside reviewing an application for a 100-unit affordable housing project proposed for the corner of Mission Avenue and Roymar Road.

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YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County@YIMBYDemsSD · Jul 22

Coronado and Imperial Beach built 0 affordable homes in 6 years. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/16/cor…

YIMBYDemsSD's tweet card. Neither permitted a single unit of affordable housing between 2018 and the end of last year, according to an analysis by Voice of San Diego and KPBS.

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