2024 Video Voter Guide – Prop 5

Amends the Constitution to Lower the Voting Threshold for Local Governments to Borrow Money for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure

Research Assistant: Maya Maranto HMC ’26

Purpose
Proposition 5 would amend California’s Constitution to lower the voting threshold from two-thirds to 55% for local governments to sell bonds to raise money for affordable housing and public infrastructure, such as roads, water projects, and fire protection.