"Proposition 33 would repeal a 1995 law that curbs locals' ability to cap rents, known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, allowing cities and counties to adopt local rules that control rents."
"Voters twice rejected similar initiatives that would have gutted Costa-Hawkins... But rent control has become increasingly popular with advocates and political leaders as they struggle to rein in housing costs."
"Polling in California tracks this shift in attitudes... a September PPIC poll showed 51% of likely voters said they'd vote yes on Proposition 33."
"The short answer to whether rent control works is: It's complicated, and it depends on who you ask. Among economists, rent control is a hugely controversial topic."
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