Southern California lawmakers and rental housing VIPs gathered in San Diego on Friday, Sept. 27, to discuss this year’s action in Sacramento, share a meal and mingle.
It all happened during two lively hours as the California Apartment Association-San Diego held its first Legislative District Leadership Breakfast at the Westgate Hotel.
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, who represents the 80th District, said she strives to keep the needs of both renters and property owners top of mind.
“Obviously, as renters, we care about the rights of our tenants and being able to live in places that are nice and where they can raise families,” said Gonzalez, whose district includes southern portions of San Diego, parts of Chula Vista and other working-class communities adjacent to the U.S.-Mexican border.
“But it’s also important that we have property owners who are willing to invest in communities like ours. And that means making sure that we have a balanced and fair approach to the way we deal with landlord-tenant issues.”
Other lawmakers who spoke included Assemblyman Brian Maienschien, who represents the 77th District, and Assemblywoman Marie Waldren, who represents the 75th District. Assemblyman Brian Jones, of District 71, also stopped by the event.