The NYC Council has outlined a budget response to fund library services and free 3K programs. They named the Homes Now, Homes For Generations campaign a budget priority for FY25, focusing on housing investments. Council members in both NYC and Philly are introducing legislation to support housing affordability, with a particular emphasis on eviction diversion programs.
SIGNED! Joined @NYCMayor & @NYCSpeakerAdams at the signing of Int 653-A, a bill I sponsored, maintaining rent stabilization for 1M+ households amidst NYC's housing emergency. With rising evictions & homelessness, Intro. 653 & Reso 256 are crucial for stable rent-regulated homes https://t.co/qNNMiVpJUR
Philly is already paving the way for statewide legislation like Right to Counsel. Let’s keep up the momentum and quickly pass the #OurPhillyNeighborhoods platform. https://t.co/5xNf4MP81V
Excited to have joined the @NYCComptroller for a panel discussion on bolstering NYC's preservation ecosystem. Advocating for #HomesNowHomesforGeneration, it's crucial to sustain dialogue for lasting solutions in affordable housing. https://t.co/nBgCWIAo23
Today I joined the call for Philly's nationally acclaimed eviction diversion program to be made PERMANENT. I also celebrated new proposals to expand our home repair and tax assistance programs for homeowners. From City Hall to the State House, housing is a human right. https://t.co/Q8EmMMATiY
Philly lawmakers angling to make the city’s lauded eviction diversion system a permanent fixture as Mayor Parker proposes cuts. https://t.co/Zjbh6L4uW9
Philly has a long and strong history of tenant organization, something I wanted to lift up as my Council colleagues and I aim to aid their struggle. 🏡✊🏾 https://t.co/kTLrb1DPJY
Philly’s eviction diversion program is a nationally recognized model for keeping people in their homes. Today my @phlcouncil colleagues @KendraPHL @CouncilmemberJG @NicORourkePHL @RuePhilaCouncil announced a joint bill extending the program. Happy to support 🙌🏿 https://t.co/QF54fT1OxU
I’ve spent my career fighting to keep our most vulnerable residents housed, and today I am so excited to stand by my colleagues @KendraPHL @CouncilmemberJG @NicORourkePHL @CMThomasPHL @cmninaahmad to rally for new legislation to make the Eviction Diversion Program permanent. https://t.co/EaE5IgFgcs
Pre-COVID, Philly had an eviction addiction. But that changed after Council enacted what has become our nationally acclaimed Eviction Diversion Program. Tomorrow, @KendraPHL @RuePhilaCouncil @NicORourkePHL and I will introduce legislation making the program permanent. (1/3) https://t.co/z54l0xSh4C
Majority Whip @CMThomasPHL points out that some folks were skeptical about Eviction Diversion, but now Philly is leading the nation in housing justice. Renters organizing and sharing stories is so important to the progress we’ve made. #ourphillyneighborhoods https://t.co/98GiBmAJCC
Thanks @patkiernan for having me on to talk budget. @NYCCouncil plan identifies $6.15B in newly available resources. This means we can reverse cuts, address chronically underbudgeted programs, protect against the fiscal cliff AND boost reserves. More here: https://t.co/r7Kc7PKloT https://t.co/DlGYXk015F
Proud of this proposed budget that would protect essential services for the most vulnerable, and invest heavily in affordable housing, while also setting the city on a responsible fiscal path. Thank you to @NYCSpeakerAdams @NYCCouncilAyala @JustinBrannan and the whole team. https://t.co/mfC09546Sy
Looking forward to joining allies on Council for the launch of this important housing campaign. Philly workers built every inch of this city and every day we make it run. We cannot let our neighbors continue to be displaced. #OurPhillyNeighborhoods https://t.co/Qhy5LYSRZL
Today, @NYCSpeakerAdams and the @NYCCouncil took the bold step of naming the Homes Now, Homes For Generations campaign a budget priority for FY25. Together with @NYCProgressives and our coalition partners, we are going to win this transformational investment in housing. https://t.co/VgnaO9JtuK
Today, I joined @edbraunstein to support his bill, A5050, establishing a property tax abatement program for co-ops and condos as they comply with Local Law 97. I am proud to see the unified intergovernmental effort to protect housing affordability for families across NYC! https://t.co/kIpZoh16kf
NYC Council outlines budget response to fund library services, free 3K programs https://t.co/a4pa5KUMGB https://t.co/pPgnHT52Yj