Good cause eviction

Wanted to speak on Good Cause Eviction and was directed to the end-of-meeting comment period; later testified in support of NY for All and asked for a law rather than a resolution.

Cited 17 New York municipalities with good cause eviction laws and her census tract's 87% cost-burdened renters, 69% renter-occupied homes and 94% energy poverty, asking the council to pass both the law and Peekskill for All.

Organizer with NY Communities for Change; described door-knocking findings, a Main Street rent jump from $1,066 to $1,900 after a building sale, and asked when the council will put good cause eviction up for a vote.

Pointed to the Park Place Towers crisis as proof rent doesn't guarantee safety, and asked where the council stands on the good cause eviction draft from last May.

Urged the council to adopt good cause eviction, arguing housing stability underpins schools, health and local business.

Asked for clarification between a resolution and an ordinance, urged the council to pass a binding law for Peekskill for All, and pressed for good cause eviction legislation.

Supported prompt good cause eviction passage and asked whether a citizen could bring a mandamus action to compel enforcement of the resolution by a future administration.

Supported Peekskill for All as legislation, justice for Damar, and passage of Good Cause Eviction.