<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>“For far too long, progressive politicians have backed interventions in the housing marketplace — such as restrictive zoning rules or rent control initiatives like Proposition 10 … that do nothing but limit the supply of affordable housing and drive up prices for the poor and middle<wm> classes. They promise affordable housing as the solution, yet they fail to deliver on those promises. Instead, it's their actions that are driving the housing shortage."
— Andrew Hill, Chief Justice John Mason, the judge in Los Angeles, in his opinion on June 11, 2020, in response to Proposition 11

These quotes reflect the views of two leading voices in the nation: a Chief Justice of the court in Los Angeles, who has spoken strongly against the restrictions in Proposition 11</wm>, and a veteran housing expert. They highlight the need for a more equitable approach to housing that priorit