Propositions 98 and 99 on the June 3, 2008 ballot will harm all Californians. The titles of these two proposals are totally misleading.
First both of these propositions will essentially end community redevelopment and will allow slums could go on existing indefinitely. These laws will allow slum owners to perpetuate the unacceptable living conditions for the poor. The CRA in Los Angeles has removed slums and replaced them with decent housing. These laws will effectively put the CRA out of business.
Proposition 98 is even worse because it would eliminate rent control for all California renters. Over one million Californians depend on rent control to survive, so abolishing it will have a tremendous impact. As scary as those numbers are, Prop. 98 would also jeopardize numerous laws that protect all 14 million California renters, including the fair return of rental deposits and laws protecting tenants from unfair and unjust evictions.
It’s no surprise then that more than 85% of funding to put Prop. 98 on the ballot came from wealthy landlords and organizations representing them. They only care about abolishing rent control and renter protections so they can make more money at the expense of seniors, veterans, single moms, students and working families.
Voters should vote a resounding ‘NO’ on Election Day on both Propositions 98 and 99.
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