 |
PTU Renter RadioThe mission of Portland Tenants United is to buil Author: Portland Tenants United
The mission of Portland Tenants United is to build power and solidarity among the tenant class throughout the Portland metro region as a member-driven tenant union. Through organizing, direct action, coalition building, and civic engagement, Portland Tenants United fights to keep people in their homes, and to achieve dignity and security for all tenants. Language: en Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
Press Conference with Jo Ann Hardesty in regards to Mayor’s Actions Regarding Relocation
Saturday, 20 January, 2018
City Council Candidate Jo Ann Hardesty Addresses Media on Mayor’s Actions Regarding Relocation. Citizens and renter advocacy organizations showed up to voice their opinions about the Mayor's decision and to share their experiences of being displaced due to no cause of their own. This episode is a record of this press conference and is shared in its entirety. From Jo Ann Hardesty's Office: PORTLAND,OR - On Friday, January 19th, former legislator and City Council candidate Jo Ann Hardesty addressed the media on Mayor Wheeler’s decision to postpone a Relocation Technical Advisory Committee (RELO TAC) meeting scheduled the same day. Committee members were to discuss an official report that details the impact of certain exemptions to the current program. An estimated 24,000 households, or nearly 20% of renter households are not covered by the current renter relocation policy.citizens and organizers met to voice their opinion and share their personal experiences. This episode is a record of what was said during the press conference. Links associated with this episode: Jo Ann Hardesty - https://www.facebook.com/joannforportland/ PDX Rental Housing and RELO Analytics - http://bit.ly/2BgQ9g3 E.D. Mondainé - edmondaine.com Portland Tenant's United - https://ptu.nationbuilder.com/ Audio producer and photographer: Mary Anne Funk Boom Operator: Dom Belcastro
