Housing costs are rising faster than wages and too many families are being priced out of the places they call home. Rent takes up more and more of each paycheck, and the dream of owning a home feels further out of reach every year. This is not just a personal struggle for families. It is a drag on our entire economy and a barrier to building stable and vibrant neighborhoods.

We need to treat housing as a basic foundation for a healthy community, not just another investment market for big corporations. That means increasing the housing supply through smart development, investing in affordable housing, and protecting renters from predatory practices. It also means cracking down on corporate landlords and speculators who buy up homes and drive up prices. Everyone should have the chance to live in the community they love without being priced out.