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Public defenders, tenant advocates press council to extend Stay Housed LA funding; amended motion receives limited support
Summary
Dozens of public commenters and community organizations urged the council to extend the Stay Housed LA contract and related tenant legal-assistance funding. The council considered an amended motion (32a) and the roll call showed five yes votes on the amendment.
Community-based organizations, tenants and eviction-defense attorneys urged the Los Angeles City Council to extend and fully fund the city’s contract for tenant legal and rental-assistance services, widely referred to in testimony as “Stay Housed LA” or “Statehouse LA.” Dozens of people spoke during the public‑comment period, describing how the program helped them avoid eviction and asking the council to renew the contract immediately.
Speakers from ACE, Sage, Inner City Law Center and other community‑based organizations said the contract supports legal representation, rental assistance and “know your rights”…
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