Alameda: Come Back Out! City Council Rent Ordinance Meeting

Come back out for Part 2 of the City Council’s meeting on reviewing the rent ordinance!

We held an amazing press conference on Tuesday, featuring 12 speakers representing five local groups, two political positions, and multiple faith leaders. We heard from Gray Harris, VP of Alameda’s school board; an Alameda special ed teacher and renter; Imam Musa Balde of the Islamic Center of Alameda; and Mariele, a 17-year-old Encinal High student. In addition to the Alameda Renters Coalition, we heard from Alameda Progressives, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, Filipino Advocates for Justice, and Alameda for Black Lives.

There is resounding community support for real rent control and just cause, and Friday brings another opportunity to press the council for what we need. Come out! We need:

– An end to no-cause evictions (2 votes already secured!)
– A sustainable cap on annual rent increases tied to the Bay Area CPI
– Standardized relocation assistance
– Elimination of the RRAC and appointment of a hearing officer
– An online rental database
– A repeal of the sunset clause