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Residents urge Cudahy council to pass tenant-protection Resolution 7-63
Summary
Dozens of emailed and in-person public comments urged the Cudahy City Council to adopt Resolution 7-63 to prevent evictions for minor rent shortfalls, require proper notice from landlords, and protect tenants facing short-term emergencies.
Dozens of residents told the Cudahy City Council on Oct. 21 they support Resolution 7-63, a proposed tenant-protection measure they said would prevent eviction for small or temporary rent shortfalls and require landlords to give proper notice.
In emailed comments read into the record, Fabian Pissanto and Sandra Gonzalez urged council members to “vote yes on Resolution Number 7-63,” saying the policy would provide “a necessary shield against arbitrary displacement” and give families time to recover from short-term emergencies such as car repairs or medical bills. Community organizer Melody Cuevas said the resolution would offer “a small measure of safety and dignity” for families in the current economic climate.
During public comment, local organizers and residents reiterated those points. Jasmine Gonzalez, a community stability organizer with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, said the measure is a “lifeline” that helps keep people housed and prevent the long-term harms of eviction. Andrea Hoyos described her personal experience: after receiving a 60-day no-fault termination, she said Cudahy’s rent-stabilization ordinance and relocation assistance enabled her to secure compensation only after she pursued small-claims action and a property lien.
Speakers urged additional actions, including better public education about existing renter protections and stronger enforcement. Mayor Alcantar Loza and city staff told residents the city has existing protections (including the RSO and court-enforcement letters) and emphasized that enforcement and resident education are key parts of making protections effective.
The resolution itself was not voted on during this meeting; public input will be part of future consideration. Several council members requested staff post renter-protection resources on the city’s social channels and explore closing known loopholes in existing ordinances, and council members asked staff to provide information about enforcement options for Ellis Act-type situations and demolition-driven relocations.
The council adjourned after completing multiple agenda items; no formal action on Resolution 7-63 was recorded at this meeting.
