YIMBY Action✓ Endorses“YIMBY Action endorses Assemblymember David Alvarez because he has a strong record of turning pro-housing ideas into law.”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
David Alvarez
California State Assembly, District 80 · California
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Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout David Alvarez
David Alvarez was born, raised, and is still living in Barrio Logan with his family. Assemblymember Alvarez is the current representative of the 80th district that includes the San Diego Communities of Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, City Heights, Azalea Park, Otay Mesa, and San Ysidro, as well as the cities of Chula Vista, National City, and Bonita. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, David Alvarez served as a San Diego City Councilmember for eight years for District 8. After 15 years of successful government service, David started Causa Consulting. He has served as a member of major San Diego public organizations including the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, San Diego Association of Governments, Metropolitan Transit System. He also served on the Board of the League of Cities’ Latino Caucus and the national Board of Local Progress.
From davidalvarez.com
David Alvarez on Housing and Abundance
“Housing costs are still too high in California and we continue to fall short in building more affordable homes.”
“By sharing these experiences and advocating for effective solutions, I am dedicated to addressing the pressing issues of housing affordability and homelessness in our community.”
“We are taking the lessons learned that have worked to generate more homes for rent, now we need to create more homeownership opportunities that gets families into the middle class.”