Support state bills extending renter protections and creating rental assistance fund

Rent Board & TenantsHousing<UNKNOWN>Resolution

In Plain English

Assembly Bill 15 would extend COVID-19 eviction protections through December 2021. Assembly Bill 16 would create a state fund to help renters pay back rent and assist small landlords. The city formally endorses both bills to show support in the state legislature.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 6-21 in support of Assembly Bills 15 and 16

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The city council unanimously endorsed two state bills aimed at helping renters and landlords during the pandemic. Assembly Bill 15 would extend COVID-19 eviction protections through December 2021, while Assembly Bill 16 would create a state fund to help renters pay back rent and assist small landlords. This formal endorsement sends a message of support to state legislators but doesn't change any local policies or spend city money. The unanimous vote shows broad council agreement on pandemic housing relief, even among members like Bates and Butt who typically vote against housing measures less frequently than their colleagues.

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Community Discussion

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