AIA CA & AIA LA Endorse a YES Vote California Proposition 16

The AIA California Board of Directors voted at its September meeting to officially support Proposition 16.

Proposition 16, if approved by the voters in November, allows state and local governments, and state universities, to enact affirmative action policies for hiring, contracting, and admission decisions.

The AIA CA Board has held several conversations on racial justice and the need to take steps to empower those who have traditionally been marginalized in society, and the profession. The support for Proposition 16 is a statement of AIA CA’s commitment to support racial and gender equality.

More information on Proposition 16 can be found on the Yes on Proposition 16 website.

RESOURCE LINKS:

Prop 16 (Ballotpedia)

Yes on Prop 16 (website)

Endorsement: Yes on Prop. 16, because the U.S. is not a meritocracy

Editorial: Vote yes on Prop. 16 to restore affirmative action

Endorsement: Vote yes on Proposition 16. It’s time to revive affirmative action in California

Editorial: Prop. 16 helps create level playing field in California

For more information, please contact:

Will Wright
Director, Government & Public Affairs
AIA Los Angeles
(213) 639-0764
will@aialosangeles.org