Letters from the Public — Community & Economic Development Committee (ced), February 26, 2024

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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Janelle Garcia
Thu 2/15/2024 1:54 PM
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As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Janelle Garcia
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Elizabeth Quezada
Thu 2/15/2024 1:55 PM
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As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Elizabeth Quezada
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Jessica Trejo-
Thu 2/15/2024 2:01 PM
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As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone, the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! lee need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Jessica Trejo
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Liz Salas
Thu 2/15/2024 2:05 PM
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Community and Economic Development Committee,
As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

My family and I have been affected by the housing unaffordability. I lived in San Jose for 10 years and as the rent sky rocket, I was forced to make the decision of moving as I could no longer afford a $2100 studio for my family of four. Not only did I loose my close community but my children lost the flexibility of walking to grandmas house. Housing is a human right why are
still struggling to just provide a roof ober our heads.

Liz Salas
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Carlos Arreola Jr
Thu 2/15/2024 2:05 PM
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As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

At the moment, per Pain Index of the San Jose State University, Human Rights Institute, San Jose has the highest level of youth homelessness in the entire country. That is unacceptable.

San Jose is one of the wealthiest cities in the world and to have youth homeless is not a lack of empathy yet a lack of human caring. These problems have a solution and it is time do what is needed to address youth homelessness and prevent further displacement.

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Carlos Arreola Jr
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos Claudia Cordero
Thu 2/15/2024 2:07 PM
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Como residente de San José, es desgarrador ver el notable desplazamiento que ocurre cuando las familias no pueden encontrar una vivienda asequible debido a largas listas de espera o la imposibilidad de presentar una solicitud porque no tienen la documentación adecuada, como el ITIN#., registros escolares, documentos médicos, declaraciones de impuestos, etc.

Nuestras familia trabajan duro y solo para pagar lugares de altos costos. Ellos estan compartiendo los lugares para vivir, lo cual es inadecuado porque ellos tienen ninos menores.

Personalmente tres de mis familiares han tenido que mudarse a otras ciudades por los altos costos dejando solos a mis padres con una renta de alto costo que no pueden pagar por ellos mismos.

As a single mom I have struggled to find affordable housing. The wait list are lengthy. I was displaced once and had no were to go. I had to search for housing for my daughter and I and majority of places had a long wait time. I live in a country filled with resources and housing is one that I often struggled to find. My sisters as well have not been able to find affordable housing. Kids are young and their autonomy is developing. I shouldn't have to leave to another city to raise my children when san jose has been home for over 26 years. This places heartache on their autonomy and upbringing. I don't find it equitable that the lottery at times can consist of anyone in California, why not consider people who have lived here for several years. I would like change and this policy is a start.

There is such a high increase in poverty amongst adolescents and that needs to change. They should have a fair chance at a supportive ecosystem that should start with housing.

I work with families and some families had to move to a different city due to a lack of afdordable housing.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Jessica Moctezuma M.A.
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Danery Cervantes
Thu 2/15/2024 2:07 PM
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As a resident of San José from district 3, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists or not having the right documentation. Working at a Family Resources Center has giving me the chance to see the challenges the community face when being displaced and it is so upsetting to see this. Being displace does not only affect adults but children, as well.

These families don't have the proper documentation to apply to apartments or any type of housing, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

I am currently having to live with another family in order to afford rent and monthly expenses while my husband and i earn "livable wages". I have friends and families who have had to move our of San Jose due to the high amount of rent. It is unrealistic to purchase a home in San Jose and provide stability for families. I have moved 3 times in the past 3 years due to profiters selling the homes i was renting and have had to change my children from school. This has brought emotional developmental concerns to them.

As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Brenda Garcia-Lujano
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos Angelica Lujano
Thu 2/15/2024 2:08 P
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Como residente de San José, es desgarrador ver el notable desplazamiento que ocurre cuando las familias no pueden encontrar una vivienda asequible debido a largas listas de espera o la imposibilidad de presentar una solicitud porque no tienen la documentación adecuada, como el ITIN#., registros escolares, documentos médicos, declaraciones de impuestos, etc.

Mi familia a sido separada porque no es posible que mis hnos han puedan pagar sus viviendas. Aunque tienen dos trabajos nos es sontenible pagar altas rentas y pode pasar tiempo con sus hijos, pero tambien cuando tienen dos trabajos no es asequible calificar para viviendas de bajos ingresos.

El Comité de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario tiene la oportunidad de comenzar a abordar las causas fundamentales de la crisis inmobiliaria aprobando adelantar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos a votación el 26 de marzo para que podamos evitar el desplazamiento de inquilinos de bajos ingresos, aumentar el acceso a viviendas asequibles y mejorar la estabilidad y los costos de la vivienda. No pospongas más la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos; ¡aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos a votación el 12 de marzo! Atentamente,
Angelica Lujano
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Janelle Garcia
Thu 2/15/2024 2:08 PM
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Community and Economic Development Committee,
My name is Janelle Garcia, I am a 25 year old woman. Attending school and working full time. It is hard to be a woman of color, working full time and trying to increase my skills living here in San Jose. No matter how much I work it will never be enough to pay rent on my own, it will never be enough to own my own home. Is there really affordable housing when rent for a 1 bed room apartment is at least 1,400$ and highest 1,700$ depending on area? Houses are going for 1.2-1.7 million, most people here in San Jose don't make nearly as much to pay for a house at that cost. When will there be equity in San Jose? Or will there just be more gentrification and displacement?
As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Janelle Garcia
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Dilza Gonzalez
Thu 2/15/2024 2:09 PM
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As a resident of District 4 in San José, it is heartbreaking to see many families being displace, leave our City, and even become homeless for lack of affordable housing. We need permanent solutions that will help us. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerelly,
Dilza Gonzalez
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy David Garcia <
Thu 2/15/2024 2:09 PM
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As a dad of 3 boys, it has been difficult t find housing that is affordable for my family of 5. I am currently having to live with another family in order to afford rent and monthly expenses while my wife and i earn "livable wages". I have friends and families who have had to move our of San Jose due to the high amount of rent. It is unrealistic to purchase a home in San Jose and provide stability for families. I have moved 3 times in the past 3 years due to profiters selling the homes i was renting and have had to change my children from school.

This has brought emotional developmental concerns to them.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
David Garcia
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos Yossely Rizo
Thu 2/15/2024 2:10 PM
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Como residente de San José, es desgarrador ver el notable desplazamiento que ocurre cuando las familias no pueden encontrar una vivienda asequible debido a largas listas de espera o la imposibilidad de presentar una solicitud porque no tienen la documentación adecuada, como el ITIN#., registros escolares, documentos médicos, declaraciones de impuestos, etc.

Esto me entristece como ciudadana de la comunidad de Mayfair, ya que muchas de nuestras familias han tenido que mudarse de ciudad o hasta de estado, por el motivo que no tenemos suficientes vivendas asequibles en el area. Seria de gran apoyo este proyecto de ley ya que que beneficiaria a gran parte de nuestra comunidad al no tener que dejar a familiares, escuelas, trabajos, amigos, por este motivo es que tan esencial como el tener una vivienda de calidad y bajo costo.

Otra cosa que es muy importante es el poder ayudar a las familias que recien llegan de sus paises de origen buscando vivienda asequible, pero al no haber viviendas disponibles tienen que irse a buscar a otra ciudad.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Brenda Lujano
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos Maria Urquiza
Thu 2/15/2024 2:13 PM
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Como lider trabajando con la comunidad en San Jose, es muy triste mirar la cantidad de familias que se ven afectadas por la falta de vivienda y no tener los suficientes fondos para costear la renta. Nuestra comunidad merece y necesita esta poliza de preferencia de inquilinos.

Nuestros niños se esta afectando por la falta de estabilidad en CASA y en su escuela. El estar moviendose todo el tiempo afecta su educacion y desarrollo. Yo vivi en San Jose por mas de 20 años y finalmente tuve que moverme a vivir a Gilroy CA. Yo he vivido la esperienza de moverme tantas veces y cambiar a mi hija de escuela. Esta situacion ha afectado la salud emocional de mi hija. Asi como mi hija otros niños se afectan.

Les pido de la manera mas respetosa el aprobar la poliza de preferencia de inquilinos para evitar el desplazamiento de inquilinos de bajos ingresos, aumentar el acceso de viviendas asequibles y mejorar los costos de la vivienda. Vota si a la poliza! Atentamente,
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Nayeli Sedano
Thu 2/15/2024 2:19 PM
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Greetings,
My name is Nayeli Sedano. I have lived in San Jose since I was in 5th grade in the downtown area then moved around to other cities due to unaffordability, that experience that I went through as a child, was always emotionally hard and I was always in fear or where we would go next and thinking why?. Currently I live in district 2 with 3 children and my husband. I have been working in district 5 for the last 7 years. My experience around housing is that is has been normalized for the longest time to be displaced, when our community losses housing due to high cost rent, the message is "just move out" or "find another place". My parents moved out of state 3 years ago, I lost my support system as well as my family connection.

As a resident of San José, this needs to stop! It's time to for our vibrant and culturally rich city to progress and support our families to stability for the long term and break generational cycles of oppression.

It is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the responsibility to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Nayeli Sedano
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos Nelly Blas
Thu 2/15/2024 2:24 PM
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Como residente de San José, es desgarrador ver el notable desplazamiento que ocurre cuando las familias no pueden encontrar una vivienda asequible debido a largas listas de espera o la imposibilidad de presentar una solicitud porque no tienen la documentación adecuada, como el ITIN#., registros escolares, documentos médicos, declaraciones de impuestos, etc.

El Comité de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario tiene la oportunidad de comenzar a abordar las causas fundamentales de la crisis inmobiliaria aprobando adelantar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos a votación el 26 de febrero para que podamos evitar el desplazamiento de inquilinos de bajos ingresos, aumentar el acceso a viviendas asequibles y mejorar la estabilidad y los costos de la vivienda. No pospongas más la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos; japrobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos a votación el 26 de marzo! Yo vivo en el Distrito 2 en esta hermosa ciudad de San Jose. Es muy dificil mantener viviendo en esta ciudad por que el costo de vivienda solo le permite a unos cuantos tener vivienda y un hogar estable. Es muy didficil ver a mis hijos tristes por que pierden sus amigos, maestros en su escuela ya que las familias se tienen que ir a vivir a otra ciudad por que aunque tienen dos trabajos no les fue posible pagar la renta. El ver a mis hijos llorar por sus amigos y maestros que ya no estan con nosotros y para mi como mama me parte el corazon ver a familias irse con lagrimas en los ojos por que la ciudad de San Jose no esta proporcionando vivienda acquesible. Y aun es mas doloroso cuando mis hijos me dicen que ellos no quieren irse a otra ciudad y me dice:" this is my home San Jose I don't want to go please mom"
Mi esposo y yo trabajamos mucho y luchamos cada dia por poder mantenernos en esta ciudad donde vivimos, trabajamos, nos integramos en las escuelas y vivimos en una linda comunidad y vibrante donde todos contribuimos hacerla aun mas linda y mejor para todos.

Les pido coordialmente reflexionen en Aprobar la Póliza de Preferencia de Inquilinos y voten si por nuestras familias trabajadoras y por todos nuestros ninos que merecen lo mejor queremos mantener una Ciudad Prospera, Inclusiva y Vibrante !!! Atentamente y con respeto
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Leticia Alvarez
Thu 2/15/2024 4:42 PM
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I have live in San Jose for the last 22 years and I have being witnessed how people leave their homes because they can no longer pay the rent and because there is no place to rent.

People who have lived in the same neighborhood for many years end up moving, leaving their community behind. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Leticia Alvarez
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Joanna Pardo
Thu 2/15/2024 5:32 PM
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My name is Joanna Pardo, a Joven activo and as a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
Joanna Pardo
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Josue Marrufo
Thu 2/15/2024 5:36 PM
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My name is Josue and I'm a part of jovens activo with SOMO mayfair. As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 26! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
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Josue Marrufo
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy jose gaytan
Thu 2/15/2024 5:36 PM
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As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

The Community and Economic Development Committee has the opportunity to address the root causes of our housing crisis by approving the Tenant Preference Policy at your February 26 meeting. This policy will allow us to prevent the displacement of low-income renters, increase access to affordable housing, and improve housing stability and costs. Don't postpone the Tenant Preference Policy any longer; agree to move the Tenant Preference Policy to a vote so the full City Council can approve the policy on March 12! We need to STOP prolonging the housing crisis; the decision is yours! Sincerely,
jose gaytan
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[Agenda Item #4 2/26] Approve the Tenant Preference Policy Kimberly Herrera
Thu 2/15/2024 5:40 PM
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Hello, my name is Kimberly Herrera and I am part of jovenes Activios from Somos Mayfair, As a resident of San José, it is heartbreaking to see the noticeable displacement that occurs when families are unable to find an affordable home due to long waitlists. Many families often don't have the right documentation to apply to apartments, like a Social Security Number. We need affordable housing projects that give preference to folks facing displacement, as well as undocumented residents.

Community & Economic Development Committee (ced)February 26, 2024

Community & Economic Development Committee (ced)
February 26, 2024