Ep. 107 | Proposition 45: Califor...

Ep. 107 | Proposition 45: California Takes YEARS to Build Housing…This Election Could Change That!

The California Conversation by Tess Abraham
E107
Sep 24, 2026
27:45

Episode notes

California’s housing crisis is getting worse, and CEQA is a major part of the debate. But this election we have a proposition on our ballots to change that! So, what would Proposition 45 actually do? This week, I’m breaking down CEQA, the proposed reforms, and what they could mean for housing in California.

Check out more content related to California’s 2026 Midterm Election here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCnupqFpv0YhdpzMggPm91Vpi&si=q24RbXxlKytzD2ie

For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/california-takes-years-to-build-housing-proposition-45

Timestamps:

00:00 – 14:51 Why is CEQA a Problem?

14:52 – 20:09 What Proposition 45 Would Change

20:10 – 25:22 Effectiveness of Proposition 45

25:23 – 27:45 How to Vote in November

Keywords

california
environment
california politics
2026 california gubernatorial race
CEQA
california housing crisis
california ballot measures
Proposition 45

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