Ratify emergency order extending commercial eviction protections and residential rent freeze
Resolution 41-20
In Plain English
The city's emergency services director issued additional rules during the pandemic to protect tenants. Commercial tenants received stronger eviction protections beyond state law. Residential tenants cannot face rent increases during the emergency period. The city council must formally approve these emergency actions to keep them in effect.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Public Comments
5 public comments — 5 spoken
- Ali UscilkaEmail
- Cynthia LeBlancEmail
- Debra BallingerEmail
- Alex WerthEmail
- Multiple speakers (31 total)Email
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