Our current state of housing, including the high costs of rent and purchasing a home, is perpetuating the crisis of homelessness. Additionally, our homeless population cannot find a safe place to take refuge. I will work on the following to provide more opportunities for housing:

1. Repeal the ban on rent control and institute future guardrails so landlords and renters can plan ahead financially.

2. Provide robust down payment assistance to buyers and deposit assistance to renters.

3. Ensure housing-first models for the unhoused are funded and include wrap around services.

4. Ensure there is support for Albuquerque shelters and accountability mechanisms when safety standards aren't met.