Appoint 3 new members to the Rent Board
In Plain English
The Rent Board has 3 open positions that need to be filled. The mayor selected Sara Cantor, Tomasa Espinoza, and Karina Guadalupe from applicants. If approved, all 3 serve until March 2025 and help decide rent control disputes between landlords and tenants.
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Votes
To approve said appointments to the Richmond Rent Board
4 to 1
Public Comments
4 public comments — 4 spoken
- Don GosneyIn person
- Jim PursellIn person
- Emily RossBy phone
- Leisa JohnsonBy phone
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