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Do rent stabilization now, dozens of renters tell Santa Barbara council during public comment
Summary
Scores of renters and housing advocates urged the Santa Barbara City Council during general public comment to speed a tenant protection/rent stabilization ordinance, saying high rents are forcing long‑time residents to leave and that the council should fast‑track a work plan and interim protections.
Dozens of callers and in‑chamber commentators asked the Santa Barbara City Council on Oct. 21 to accelerate work on a tenant protection or rent stabilization ordinance and to adopt interim measures to limit displacement.
Why it mattered: Multiple speakers said rising rents are forcing second‑ and third‑generation residents to move away and urged the council to adopt a faster schedule for the proposed tenant protection ordinance and related tenant registry options. Many speakers pressed the council to consider temporary measures — such as vacancy controls or short‑term moratoria — while the formal ordinance…
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