"This bill is aimed at addressing housing insecurity for our community college students and staff and preventing homelessness. California's community college students face some of the highest rates of housing insecurity and homelessness in the state. By eliminating barriers to the construction of critical housing projects, California will take another bold step toward tackling our affordable housing crisis," said Assemblymember Zbur. "Housing is a fundamental need for community college students and staff. This legislation will cut through red tape and ensure that students can focus on their studies and staff can focus on their work without the stress of not knowing where they will sleep at night."

On Jan. 23, Vice Mayor Sharona Nazarian attended the California Assembly Floor Session in Sacramento. Nazarian attended the conference as a presidential appointee to the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Vice Mayor of Beverly Hills, Sharona Nazarian, to the gallery," California State Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur told attendees. Chavez Zbur represents District 51, which includes the city of Beverly Hills, among others.