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Gen Z candidates in San Diego focus on tackling high housing costs

Young candidates in San Diego say their experience with housing challenges drives their efforts to find solutions.

Oct 23, 2026, 5:17 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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KPBS reported that young candidates in San Diego who rent or live with their parents describe their generation as being deeply affected by the country's housing affordability crisis.

These candidates, representing both major political parties, say their personal experiences give them new energy and motivation to address housing issues for all residents.

They emphasize that being 'in the thick' of high housing costs informs their approach to policy and solutions.

The candidates aim to leverage their firsthand understanding to propose measures that could improve housing affordability in San Diego and beyond.

Sources
  1. KPBS: Gen Z is 'in the thick' of high housing costs. These candidates aim to solve it
  2. KPBS: Gen Z candidates in both parties aim to tackle high housing costs
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