As Long Beach City Councilmember, he worked to protect renters by pushing for more than $5 million in emergency rental assistance during the pandemic. Al’s fought to increase access to housing, facilitating the development of more than 200 new homes and ensuring affordable units. Al addressed homelessness throughout Long Beach with $27 million in funding to provide prevention services, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, homeless veteran specific services, and a new year-round 125-bed shelter. In the State Assembly, he will continue bring state and local governments together to prioritize a comprehensive solution to our housing and homelessness crises.