What To Say / Key Talking Points - It should be passed as written: AB 15 was thoughtfully crafted by advocates who work directly with low-income tenants and tenants of color, who’ve been most severely impacted by COVID-19. Because of this, it should be passed as written. In particular, the eviction moratorium should be extended until the end of 2021. It should also allow local governments to meet the needs of local communities by passing measures that are more protective of vulnerable renters.
- The State should take responsibility for rental debt: Millions of essential workers - who are disproportionately Black, Brown, Indigenous, and immigrant - lost work and income due to the important public health measures taken to combat COVID-19. They shouldn’t be burdened with debt as a result. The State should utilize federal relief and take responsibility and forgive COVID-related rental debt so that working-class families can get back on their feet and we can all work together to end the racial wealth gap.
- The State should keep the most vulnerable housing providers solvent: While too many of our homes are controlled by profit-rich corporations, small landlords and non-profit affordable housing providers have struggled during the pandemic due to lost rental income. The State should provide targeted financial assistance to the most vulnerable property owners so that they can remain solvent.
- Share Your Story: If you or someone you care about has been financially impacted by the pandemic or been harmed by eviction in the past, share how it impacts you or your community. These stories are powerful and important to lawmakers. They break through the overwhelm and repetition - they help lawmakers see and feel the potential impact of their decisions. Share your story along with 1-2 of the main priorities, listed above.
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WHO TO CONTACT These five elected officials have the most power in moving AB 15 forward and ensuring it passes. We recommend you contact all five decision makers. Governor Gavin Newsom
Call: 916-445-2841
Email: web portal Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins
Call: 916-651-4039
Email: web portal Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg
Call: 916-651-4018
Email: web portal Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
Call: 916-319-2063
Email: web portal Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes
Call: 916-319-2047
Email: web portal You can also contact your legislator and Governor Newsom using this template letter from Housing California. |
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