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Old Posted Nov 7, 2019, 3:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bossabreezes View Post
CA homeownership rate is about 55%, which is low. If you go to urban areas, it's most certainly lower than half. So this argument doesn't really hold.
Homeowners vote much more than renters. They're also older and much more politically engaged.

Yes, if CA eventually became renter dominated, like NYC, the dynamics might change. But keep in mind that NYC is super-NIMBY too. The renters apparently hate tall buildings too.
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