Carrie Uva takes housing concerns to Sacramento

State Sen. Bob Archuleta, Carrie Uva and Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco at Realtors Legislative Day in Sacramento earlier this month.

DOWNEY – Downey City Council candidate Carrie Uva traveled to Sacramento this week to lobby state lawmakers on housing-related legislation during the California Association of Realtors Legislative Day, according to a campaign press release.

Uva, a longtime Downey resident, licensed real estate broker and state director for the California Association of Realtors, met with State Sen. Bob Archuleta and Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco to discuss two bills she said could directly impact homeowners and residents in Downey.

According to the release, Uva voiced opposition to Assembly Bill 1406, which would increase the required deposit on new condominium purchases from 3% to 6%.

“In a city like Downey, where families are already struggling with high interest rates and rising costs, doubling the required deposit creates a massive barrier to the American Dream,” Uva said.

Uva argued the proposal would make it more difficult for first-time homebuyers to enter the housing market by requiring thousands of additional dollars upfront.

Uva also expressed support for Senate Bill 1238, legislation aimed at increasing oversight and accountability for homeowners association management companies. The bill would establish a fiduciary duty for HOA managers and prohibit associations from using reserve funds to finance litigation against residents.

“Many Downey residents live in community developments where they pay monthly dues for maintenance and safety,” Uva said. “SB 1238 ensures those funds are used for their intended purpose—like fixing balconies and roofs—rather than being drained by legal fees to sue the very residents who pay into them.”

Uva is seeking the District 4 seat on the Downey City Council. She announced her candidacy earlier this year, emphasizing a “resident-first” approach focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility and neighborhood representation.

Uva said her trip to Sacramento was intended to build working relationships with state lawmakers and advocate for local residents before legislation is finalized.

“I’m not waiting for a seat on the Council to start fighting for Downey residents,” Uva said in the release.