Proponents missed signature deadlines, killing a plan to reserve airport land for income-restricted housing—for now.
WHO:Housing initiative proponents; City of Santa Monica; affordable housing advocates; Unite Here Local 11; Santa Monica voters
WHAT:A ballot initiative to set aside a quarter of Santa Monica Airport land for income-restricted housing failed to qualify for a future ballot.
WHEN:Aug 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM ET
WHERE:Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, CA
WHY:The measure failed to turn in enough signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot and later missed a deadline to qualify for the November 2028 presidential election ballot.
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