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Salinas City Council repeals recently adopted tenant protections; 5–2 vote draws extensive public comment
Summary
The City Council voted 5–2 to repeal four ordinances that had established local rent stabilization, rental registration and tenant anti‑harassment provisions; the vote followed extensive public comment from tenants, landlords and community organizations and produced immediate instructions for staff reporting
The Salinas City Council voted 5–2 on Tuesday to repeal four recently adopted ordinances that had established local rent stabilization, a rental registry and tenant anti‑harassment protections.
Council member D'Arrigo moved to adopt an ordinance repealing ordinances 2663, 2681, 2682 and 2683; Council member De La Rosa seconded. The motion passed with five votes in favor (Barajas, D'Arrigo, De La Rosa, Salazar and Mayor Donahue) and two votes against (Barrera and Sandoval).
Why it matters: The ordinances being repealed had contained a package of tenant protections adopted earlier in the year, including local rent increase limits, a rental‑unit registry, and anti‑harassment provisions. Proponents said the package addressed immediate threats to housing stability in a city whose majority of households rent; opponents said the measures imposed burdens on property owners and duplicated…
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