Part 13/15:
Impact on Housing and Homelessness
The nexus of high costs and bureaucratic hurdles pushes low- and middle-income residents further away from homeownership and stable housing. The homelessness crisis worsens as affordable housing becomes more elusive, and many are driven into despair or into dependence on social programs, which are themselves costly and unsustainable long-term.
Impact on Business and Energy Security
Simultaneously, the energy sector faces a critical crossroads. The potential shutdown of key refineries diminishes California’s independence, forcing reliance on imported fuels, which could be more expensive and less reliable.