Philadelphia lawmakers, including Majority Whip @CMThomasPHL, @KendraPHL, @RuePhilaCouncil, @NicORourkePHL, and @cmninaahmad, are advocating to make the city's Eviction Diversion Program permanent. This program, heralded for its national success in housing justice, was introduced in response to Philadelphia's 'eviction addiction' pre-COVID. It has significantly reduced evictions by facilitating renters' organizing and sharing their stories. The push for permanency comes amidst Mayor Parker's proposed budget cuts, underscoring the city's dedication to housing security and acknowledging the critical role Philly workers play in building and maintaining the city.
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’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
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