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Council tables Crime Avoidance Rental program after concerns about evicting abuse victims
Summary
Council members raised concerns that the proposed Crime Avoidance Rental program could penalize victims of abuse; the item was tabled to the Dec. 4 meeting for further work and protections to be identified.
Council discussed a proposed Crime Avoidance Rental program and several members expressed concern that victims of abuse could be penalized or evicted under its terms. Council members said protections for victims should be incorporated before any program moves forward.
After discussion, Councilmember David Mellema moved and Margaretta “Rhett” Lipscomb seconded to table the item to the December 4 council meeting; the motion passed (Ayes 4, Nayes 2). Council requested additional review and clarifications to ensure victims would not be disadvantaged by program rules.
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