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File #: 209041    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Placed on File
File created: 10/10/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/10/2019 Final action: 12/12/2019
Enactment date: 12/12/2019 Enactment #: 209041
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City to provide tenants the right to purchase the residential property in which they reside when that property is being offered for sale.
Code sections: Home Rule Petition -
Attachments: 1. Right to Purchase Short 10 10 19
Related files: 209409

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Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City to provide tenants the right to purchase the residential property in which they reside when that property is being offered for sale.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

I hereby request your consideration and approval of an updated Home Rule Petition to preserve affordable housing in Somerville by authorizing the City to enact legislation to establish a tenant's right to purchase the residential property in which they reside when that property is being offered for sale.

 

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor

 

 

NOTE:  See #209409 for the approved text of this item.