Mayor Kevin McCarty is stepping up to the plate in Sacramento with his first State of the City address, and let’s just say he’s swinging for the fences when it comes to housing and homelessness. With home prices soaring and young adults feeling the crunch, the mayor’s latest plan includes a 2026 ballot measure to tweak the real estate transfer tax. This move aims to create funds for first-time homeowners looking for a lifeline in a housing market that feels more like a shark tank than a real estate dream.
But that’s not all! McCarty is also putting forth plans to establish tiny home villages aimed at tackling homelessness, especially for seniors. Remember the old “bigger is better” mantra? Apparently, that’s not the case here. Each tiny home, costing around $85,000, comes with a promise of affordable rent based on income, which sounds like a smart use of limited resources. It’s as if he’s saying, “Why not make small living stylish and functional?”
On top of housing solutions, McCarty is all about making the River Parkway trails a reality by 2030 while simultaneously fighting to keep Major League Baseball grounded in Sacramento. Can you imagine the buzz of people enjoying the trails, grabbing hot dogs, and hoping for a grand slam? It looks like the mayor is hitting it out of the park with his community vision! So, if you could create your dream home in your ideal location, where would it be?
