Global Policy Leadership Academy Leadership Team
By Published On: November 4th, 2026Categories: Affordable Housing

Join Zack Olmstead, Executive Vice President, LeSar Holdings, for an overview of California’s state budget, the federal budget landscape, and the implications of election outcomes for housing and development. Creating communities where everyone has a place to call home takes vision, resources, and informed leadership. State and federal budgets – and the priorities shaped by elections – help determine how that vision becomes reality.

“Ballots, Budgets, & Building”

What State and Federal Decisions Mean for Housing’s Future

🌐 Webinar

📅 Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

⏳ Time:  10:30 am – 12:00, PST

More About Our Session:

Zack Olmstead headshotJoin Zack Olmstead, Executive Vice President, LeSar Holdings, for an overview of California’s state budget, the federal budget landscape, and the implications of election outcomes for housing and development. The session will examine how these decisions shape opportunities for housing leaders and developers to expand affordability, advance projects, and meet communities’ housing needs. Through presentation and discussion, participants will gain insights to navigate uncertainty, strengthen partnerships, and translate policy and funding opportunities into more homes.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize key state and federal budget priorities affecting housing production, preservation, and development.
  • Assess potential implications for local housing strategies, development projects, and partnerships.
  • Outline opportunities for local action and advocacy to advance housing goals within the evolving budget and policy landscape.

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Global Policy Leadership Academy Leadership Team
The Global Policy Leadership Academy prepares professionals and civic leaders to advance solutions to intractable societal challenges through a deep commitment to the development of shared knowledge, best practices, and collaboration. By building a culture of collaboration, GPLA prepares leaders to effectively advocate for and accelerate positive change in their communities, the region, and the world. Through its programs, GPLA works to expand and develop networks of informed, passionate problem solvers committed to creating more equitable, sustainable communities for all.

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