Great piece! The projected redistricting map at the end is fascinating. Really shows that high-cost of living, blue states like California, New York, and Illinois have serious issues to address re: cost of living. Also means Democrats need to work on compelling pro-growth policies to appeal to Texas and the Southeast.
For starters, we need to vote for the most conservative Democrat in every local and state level election and shut down the “far left” that dominates most local governments in blue states and cities. The turn over in the Seattle city council is a step in the right direction
Love it. Let me add one more. States and municipalities need to better utilize the existing workforce training infrastructure AND invest in new solutions for building out a workforce pipeline. The building industry is short 400,000 workers in any given month and this is a deficit that is really hard for many employers to get over. So, you see higher housing costs because projects take longer because you can’t find a roofer or your tile guy has ten other jobs lined up. Get money into your local schools to teach the trades. Destigmatize career pathways in this industry. What do you think?
Absolutely on all points! I wish more progressive folks realized we are facing a Blue Wall cliff if we don’t address housing ASAP.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Great piece! The projected redistricting map at the end is fascinating. Really shows that high-cost of living, blue states like California, New York, and Illinois have serious issues to address re: cost of living. Also means Democrats need to work on compelling pro-growth policies to appeal to Texas and the Southeast.
Excellent points!
For starters, we need to vote for the most conservative Democrat in every local and state level election and shut down the “far left” that dominates most local governments in blue states and cities. The turn over in the Seattle city council is a step in the right direction
Love it. Let me add one more. States and municipalities need to better utilize the existing workforce training infrastructure AND invest in new solutions for building out a workforce pipeline. The building industry is short 400,000 workers in any given month and this is a deficit that is really hard for many employers to get over. So, you see higher housing costs because projects take longer because you can’t find a roofer or your tile guy has ten other jobs lined up. Get money into your local schools to teach the trades. Destigmatize career pathways in this industry. What do you think?