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alifornia Assembly District 15 member invites constituents to weigh in on housing policy at an interactive forum. California Assemblywoman Anamarie Ávila Farías is hosting a Housing Town Hall on Thursday, March 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta Street. The interactive forum will feature live polling and group discussions, giving Contra Costa County residents a direct say in housing legislation and policy. Staff from the assemblywoman’s office will also be on hand to discuss constituent services.
Joining Ávila Farías will be Kristin Sherk, Affordable Housing Program Manager for Contra Costa County, who will present regional housing data and updates on projects funded through Measure X, the countywide sales tax dedicated in part to affordable housing.Ávila Farías made history as the first Latina elected to the Martinez C
ity Council and has been a fierce advocate for affordable housing, economic development, and educational equity. CA Appointed by both Governor Brown and Governor Newsom to the California Housing Finance Agency Board, she has championed programs like an ADU grant initiative to expand housing opportunities and the Building Black Wealth campaign to increase homeownership. CA
She assumed office in December 2024 after winning the November 2024 general election CA and represents East Bay and Contra Costa County communities in the 15th Assembly District. CA
The town hall is free and open to the public. Martinez City Hall is located at 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez.