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Salinas council approves pilot rental-assistance program to prevent evictions
Summary
The Salinas City Council approved a pilot rental-assistance program using a mix of city and grant funds and a partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education to provide short-term aid and wraparound services for residents facing eviction.
The Salinas City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to establish a pilot rental-assistance program designed to prevent evictions by providing one-time rental-arrears payments and coordinated support services. Councilmember Andrew Sandoval moved the resolution and Mayor Donahue seconded; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members in favor.
City staff said the pilot targets City of Salinas residents who receive a three-day pay-or-quit eviction notice, have a valid 12-month lease, are no more than three months behind in rent and are not already receiving duplicative subsidized rental support. Keisha Lopez, the…
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