Politics, Elections and Legislation
Since housing, land use, development, and transportation policies are implemented, in large part, through the political process, tracking and recording governing and administrative structures, legislation at all levels, elections and ballot measures is crucial to the YIMBY movement.
North America
Canada
The next Canadian Federal election (43rd) is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2019.
British Columbia
Elections
Provincial Elections
- Upcoming - May 11, 2021 (42nd Provincial General Election)
- May 9, 2017 (41st Provincial General Election)
Municipal Elections
- Vancouver - Upcoming - October 20, 2018
Legislation, Policy and Regulations
Municipal
Ontario
Elections
Provincial Elections
- Upcoming - June 7, 2018 (43rd Provincial General Election)
Municipal Elections
- Toronto - Upcoming - October 22, 2018
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
Municipal
- Toronto Official Plan - "The Official Plan sets out the vision for where and how Toronto will grow to the year 2031."
- Toronto Zoning By-Law
- Toronto Municipal Code - Chapter 629 - Property Standards
United States
November 6, 2018 is the upcoming date of US Congressional elections. In many states, gubernatorial and state legislative voting will also take place on this Election Day.
Federal Legislation and Regulations
California
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government
- November 8, 2016 San Francisco and BART Election
- November 6, 2018 Upcoming BART Board, District 8
- November 5, 2019 Upcoming San Francisco election
- November 3, 2020 Upcoming BART Board Districts 7 and 9
State and Local Ballot Measures
- 2016 San Francisco Bay Area YIMBY-relevant Ballot Measures
- 2016 Los Angeles and San Diego Counties YIMBY-relevant Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
- 2016 State Legislative YIMBY Report Card
- California Department of Housing and Community Development Plans and Reports
State
Regional, County and City Government
Colorado
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government
- June 2, 2015 Denver election
- 2019 Upcoming Denver election
- November 7, 2017 Boulder city election
- November 5, 2019 Upcoming Boulder city election
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
Massachusetts
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government Elections
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
New York
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government Elections
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
Oregon
Government
- Oregon State Government
- Greater Portland regional government
- Multnomah County (Portland's county) government
- Portland Municipal Government
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government Elections
- Oregon Metro - 4 seats are coming up for election in 2018 (President and representatives for Districts 4, 1, and 2)
- Multnomah County - (General Election; a primary precedes it) November 6, 2018
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
- Portland 2035 Comprehensive Plan
- Portland Zoning Code
- Portland Building Regulations (City Code - Title 24)
- Portland Affordable Housing Code (Title 30 of the City Code)
Texas
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 - Gubernatorial and State legislature
Regional, County, and City Government Elections
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
Washington
Elections
Congressional Elections
State Elections
- Upcoming - November 6, 2018 State legislature election
- Upcoming - November 3, 2020 Gubernatorial election
Regional, County, and City Government Elections
- November 7, 2017 (General Election) Seattle. This election notably included voting for District 37 State Senator (special election), King County Executive, Council and Sheriff, and Port of Seattle Commissioner 1,3, 4 as well as for Seattle Mayor and Council.
- Next scheduled election for Seattle City Council Districts 1-7 will be in 2019. Next scheduled Mayoral election will be in 2021.
- November 7, 2017 (General Election) Spokane.
State and Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government
Washington, DC
Elections
Congressional
Regional and City Government Elections
Local Ballot Measures
Legislation, Policy, and Regulations
State
Regional, County and City Government| |