California will not vote on public housing amendment to state constitution this fall

Article 34, a provision in the California Constitution, requires local voters to approve any new government-subsidized rental housing for low-income individuals.

Opponents say the provision, adopted in the 1950s, promotes racial segregation in the state's public housing system.

Democratic Sens. Ben Allen and Scott Wiener have decided not to pursue the ballot initiative to remove the provision due to timing concerns.

While efforts like Senate Bill 469 seek to address public housing issues, Article 34 remains a significant obstacle for expanding public housing projects in California.

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