Councilwoman Davis recognized as most consistent defender of single-family neighborhoods
February 7, 2022—San Jose, CA. Families & Homes San Jose, the grassroots citywide coalition defending the rights of single-family zoned neighborhoods, announced today its endorsement of District 6 Councilwoman Dev Davis for the June 2022 mayoral election.
Families & Homes has actively urged elected officials to defend single-family zoned neighborhoods since the fall of 2020. The grassroots, all volunteer organization has consistently advocated for the implementation of San Jose’s Envision 2040 General Plan, and opposed efforts to eliminate single-family zoning, including Opportunity Housing and the recently enacted California State Senate Bills 9 and 10 (SB9/SB10).
In reaching its endorsement decision, the Families & Homes Leadership Board carefully evaluated the records and positions of each of the four major mayoral candidates: Santa Clara County District 2 Supervisor Cindy Chavez, San Jose District 6 Councilwoman Dev Davis, San Jose District 10 Councilman Matt Mahan, and San José District 3 Councilman Raul Peralez.
Families & Homes asked all candidates to complete a questionnaire clarifying their positions on pending residential zoning policy decisions. Chavez and Peralez did not respond to the survey request, and their public statements and voting records did not display a strong commitment to the rights of single-family neighborhoods. Davis and Mahan responded to the Families & Homes request, submitting survey responses that align with the broad policy goals of Families & Homes.
The Families & Homes board focused its selection criteria exclusively on each candidate’s full record of actions, accomplishments, and positions specifically related to the protection of single-family zoned neighborhoods. Ms. Davis was endorsed for her early leadership and consistent advocacy for the rights of single-family neighborhoods in San Jose.
“Dev Davis has been San Jose’s most vigorous advocate for preserving single-family zoning,” explained Families & Homes Board Co-founder Sandra Delvin.
In announcing the endorsement, Delvin noted that as a member of the General Plan Task Force, Davis voted against citywide Opportunity Housing in 2020. As a council member, she called for a resolution opposing SB9 and SB10, and authored a memo that led to the passage of an urgency ordinance limiting the destructive impact of SB9 to the bare minimum required by the new state law. As a strong Families & Homes supporter, Davis is leading the citywide petition drive to place an initiative on the November statewide ballot that would restore local government control over zoning and land use decisions. Since November of last year Davis has been helping Families & Homes volunteers at multiple petition signature-gathering events throughout San José.
About Families and Homes SJ
Families and Homes SJ is a 100% volunteer-staffed grass roots coalition of San José residents and organizations joining together to defend the rights of single-family residential zoned neighborhoods within the city of San José. Neighborhoods zoned for single-family residences cover just 34% of San Jose land. The organization supports the city’s Urban Village housing strategy, which will produce large numbers of affordable and market rate housing that is both environmentally and fiscally sustainable.
More information can be found at www.familieshomesSJ.org.