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Nearly 200 residents at Battistone urge city help after proposed sale, cite risk of displacement
Summary
Multiple Battistone residents told the Santa Barbara City Council on July 29 they fear displacement if the property is sold to a for‑profit buyer and asked the city and nonprofits to intervene to preserve affordable housing for seniors.
Residents and advocates for nearly 200 low‑income seniors living at the Battistone housing complex told the Santa Barbara City Council on July 29 they fear displacement if the property is sold to a for‑profit buyer and urged the city and local nonprofits to intervene.
Speakers described Battistone as predominantly occupied by low‑income seniors, many living on Social Security, and said vacancy rates across the city are effectively zero. Corinne Anderson, who identified herself as a resident and former teacher, said the prospect of a sale was announced about six months ago and has left tenants unsure where they would move: “We first heard about the sale of Battistone January, 6 months ago. Where will we…
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