City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 210213

• File #: 210213
• Version: 1
• Type: Order
• Status: Expired
• File created: 5/27/2020
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/28/2020
• Final action: 6/3/2020
• Enactment date: 5/28/2020
• Enactment #: 210213
• Title: That this Council discuss the need for Rent Control in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated by dramatic rent increases displacing residents.
• Sponsors: Kristen Strezo, Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott, Lance L. Davis, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/31/2021	4	Housing and Community Development Committee	Kept in committee
6/3/2020	3	Housing and Community Development Committee	Kept in committee
5/28/2020	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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That this Council discuss the need for Rent Control in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated by dramatic rent increases displacing residents.

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Official Text

That this Council discuss the need for Rent Control measures in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated by certain dramatic rent increases currently displacing Somerville residents.