For years, Pilar has been a strong advocate in our community for real solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis. Politicians have failed us with homelessness policies that waste taxpayer dollars moving folks from sidewalk to sidewalk without getting anyone off the streets and into permanent housing. That’s why Pilar would first increase housing units, like the permanent housing she helped secure for local veterans, and then provide people with needed services to help get on their feet, and prevent others from falling into homelessness. When it comes to housing solutions, Pilar supports an all-of-the-above approach to housing that helps people afford to live in the communities where they work. She supports building more housing that people can afford, first-time homebuyer programs, and rental assistance and eviction protections for those who need it most.