Good Cause Eviction

Urged the council to opt in to Good Cause Eviction; was redirected to the end-of-meeting comment period.

Detailed why Peekskill should opt in to Good Cause Eviction with a one-unit portfolio exemption.

Housing justice advocate asked when the council will bring Good Cause Eviction to a vote, noting 17 jurisdictions have opted in.

Supported Good Cause Eviction, asking the council to put a human face on housing insecurity.

Urged proactive adoption of Good Cause Eviction and praised the city's inclusive community.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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