The YIMBY movement has become a dominant force in California's gubernatorial race, with most candidates supporting pro-development housing policies. - At a recent forum, seven candidates unanimously agreed that regulatory barriers are the primary cause of the housing shortage.
- This marks a shift from 2018, when candidates were hesitant to embrace such policies. - Governor Newsom has signed key YIMBY-backed bills, including a transit-oriented rezoning law.
- Experts caution that campaign rhetoric may not fully translate into governance, as voters still favor rent control and subsidies.