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Letters to the Governor — ASAP: Submit now & copy one of the letters.
Hi Everyone, We have dusted ourselves off and now need to send letters to the Governor right now.
We have attached three possible letters that you can send to the Governor at the link below or write your own comments. This takes no time! Let's send thousands of letters!
Thank you all,
Maria, Cindy, Jeff, Marc
Stop SB 79. Sacramento is pushing a one-size-fits-all bill that threatens neighborhood safety, infrastructure, and local control. We have only days to act.
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE & SIGN THE PETITIONSign the petition below and make your voice heard!
Educator/Stop the 90 Freeway Teardown Organizer
"SB79 will have an infinite impact on single family homes."
"We need new leadership in Sacramento."
"This isn't about housing, it's about a massive wealth transfer from communities to developers."
Community Advocate
"SB 79 is a direct threat to the character and stability of our neighborhoods."
"Sacramento's one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for our diverse communities."
"Fire safety is not a negotiable item, yet this bill treats it as an afterthought."
Los Angeles City Councilmember
"Legislation like SB 79 undermines the critical role of local governments in planning for their communities."
"We cannot allow state mandates to jeopardize the safety of our residents in high-risk fire zones."
"The focus should be on empowering communities, not overriding them."
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SB 79 is a radical state-level bill that aims to eliminate single-family neighborhoods across California. Pushed by State Senator Scott Wiener, it follows previous attempts like SB 50, SB 9, and SB 10 to force high-density housing into communities without their consent.
SB 79 would allow developers to build 55 to 75-foot towers on lots currently zoned for single-family homes if they are within a quarter-mile of a "transit stop." But the devil is in the details.
The bill's definition of "transit" is a shell game. It allows development based on unfunded, "paper" bus routes that are merely a wish list. A bus stop sign in the dirt is not a climate strategy, but SB 79 builds on it anyway.
In fire-prone areas like the Pacific Palisades, existing evacuation routes are already dangerously inadequate. SB 79 ignores this reality, allowing developers to add thousands of new residents to areas with no safe way out. This isn't planning; it's building a trap.
This bill is not about housing people; it’s about transferring wealth. It allows Wall Street-backed developers to bulldoze homes, build luxury units, and displace communities, while taxpayers are left to pay for crumbling infrastructure.
Local communities are already working to solve the housing crisis with plans that fit their unique geography and needs. SB 79 is a top-down mandate that erodes trust and makes it harder to build the right kind of housing.
"SB 79 threatens fire safety, single-family homes, infrastructure, and local democracy. Join us to oppose this dangerous bill."
Allows towers in High Fire Hazard Zones with no new evacuation plans. Housing without evacuation is a trap.
Our roads, water, and sewers are already strained and will be overwhelmed, leaving taxpayers with the bill.
This bill bulldozes local democracy, allowing Sacramento to override community planning.
A developer giveaway to build luxury towers, not the family housing Californians actually need.
Your voice is the most powerful tool we have. Follow these three simple steps right now to make a huge impact. It only takes a few minutes.
First, identify your local Assemblymember. Our action page has a tool to find them in seconds.
Find Them NowUse the provided script to call their office and send a pre-written email. This floods their inbox and shows massive opposition.
Get Script & EmailSign the official petition and share the campaign with your friends and family on social media with the hashtag #StopSB79.
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SB 79 will destroy the character and culture of single family home neighborhoods. If approved, SB79 will allow developers to build a 6 story unit right next to any single family home
GET INVOLVEDYour step-by-step guide to making your voice heard quickly and effectively.
View GuideAll the resources you need to join the fight, from flyers to social media assets.
View ToolkitAn in-depth look at the bill and the most effective strategies to oppose it.
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We are a grassroots movement of concerned California residents, powered by volunteer groups like Our Neighborhood Voices and Neighbors for a Better San Diego. Our ultimate goal is to pass a constitutional amendment in 2028 that will permanently restore local control over zoning and land use, protecting our communities for generations to come.
"California does not need more towers casting shadows on working neighborhoods. We are being sold a lie: that endless upzoning and luxury development will solve our problems. It won't."
Visit Their WebsiteNeighbors for a Better San Diego is on the front lines, fighting to protect local communities from state overreach like SB 79.
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