Here’s my plan to address housing:
John, have you seen this article in Capital and Main?
This is the type of moment that reconfirms why I’m in this race. I grew up in Section 8 housing and I know just the type of struggle and distress that folks seeking rental assistance are in.
To know that one of the biggest landlords in all of LA was turning away people seeking apartments under the Section 8 housing assistance program in many of its buildings, in violation of state law, reaffirms my decision to run for office.
These are families just like mine, with their back against the wall. After my father was deported when I was just fifteen years old, my mom had to figure out how to provide for herself and her daughters.
That meant we lived in our car. That meant we lived in shelters. That meant we were lucky to get off a waiting list and into a home.
A home is so much more than just a place where you lay down your head at night. It’s a place that is foundational to safety and security. Everyone should have access to this.
This bad landlord was only emboldened because of a broken system that prioritizes profit and greed over people. It’s exactly why I refuse to take a dime of real estate developer money.
I don’t have big corporate backers and I’m proud of that. But it means I depend on supporters like you so much more. Can I count on your donation of $5 today?
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What does housing for all look like, John? To me it’s:
- Expansion of housing choice vouchers and emergency rental assistance
- Federal incentives for permanently affordable housing
- Strong support for community land trusts
- Rapid rehousing with wraparound services
- A proactive, preventative approach to homelessness
These are policies that my family desperately needed when I was growing up. Having them would’ve made all the difference.
Let’s make sure LA families have them moving forward. If you’re with me, donate $5 or anything you can today!
In solidarity,
Angela
P.S. You can read the full Capital and Main article here!
