“‘They need to get on the side of the people, and the side of the people is not the budget that they voted on,’ @Jwallace016 who spoke at the meeting said.”
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According to most recent Census Household Pulse Survey, an estimated 5,749,000 households are behind on rent, with a total rent debt of $13 billion.
No one should lose their home for any reason during this crisis! It’s time to #CancelTheRentDebt
“Workforce” housing is only accessible to St. Pete families making $66k-$99k a year.
The average income for a Black family is around $62k.
When you hear they’re building “workforce” housing, remember that most Black families will be excluded.
Housing opportunity for all? Lies!
Because of the tireless efforts of organizers and community members, Tampa City Council has voted to declare a housing state of emergency to get rent control on the ballot.
Today showed that when poor and working class people come together and make demands, anything is possible!
.@MayorKenWelch’s proposed budget for FY2023 includes more corporate handouts to developers and millions more for police.
Please come out to the first budget hearing to learn more about what the City is planning to do with our money and to make public comment, we need a say!
On May 4, the St. Petersburg City Council discussed details about the FY2023 budget that @MayorKenWelch has proposed. The budget must be approved by the City Council. On the issue of housing, the Welch administration is offering more pro-business, market-based solutions. (1/6)
“‘The hard part waking up on your friend’s couch in the morning is reminding yourself, trying to stay positive, that you didn't do anything wrong to be in this position.’”
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Instead of approving drilling on federal lands to boost Democrats in the midterms, Biden could implement price and rent controls. This wouldn’t benefit his corporate donors, however.