Say asomething short and sweet here

Every Philadelphian deserves a safe, affordable place to live and not live in fear of it being taken away. But right now in Philadelphia, rental unit and first-time home prices are skyrocketing and residents are being pushed out of their communities. With many of our seniors and low-income residents on the brink of homelessness, it’s time to fight back.

Through the Emergency Housing Protection Act, my Council colleagues and I prevented thousands of Philadelphians from being displaced and cut evictions by 75%. And with the Renters Access Act, I won groundbreaking reforms to the rental application and screening process, leveling the playing-field for low-income Philadelphia renters. There’s more to do on the horizon, including rent control and measures to make home ownership more affordable. As someone who has faced housing insecurity firsthand, I will not stop fighting until we realize housing as a human right.