DRACONIAN = rent control proposal. No exemptions for new construction. Not tied to inflation. No plan to deal with variances. And not in service to those most in need of housing. minnpost.com/cityscape/2021… #ThinkTwiceSTP

Question 1 is an extreme rent control ordinance that hasn’t been tested or proven. Experts say it will result in less and poorer quality housing. Let’s not experiment on St. Paul! Learn more: bit.ly/ThinkTwiceSTP #NoOn1 #ThinkTwiceSTP

Vote NO on the rent control ballot initiative on Nov 2. One landlord: “in the past year alone, we’ve got 5%+ inflation, increased costs of security… over 6% property tax incr for 2022.. with rent control, I'll have to sell my building.” minnpost.com/cityscape/2021… #ThinkTwiceSTP

B Kyle: Rent control is not a solution to St. Paul's housing shortage. Don't leave it to others: our housing future depends on your No Vote on Nov 2. twincities.com/2021/10/23/b-k… via Pioneer Press

Rent control looks good on paper, but there’s a reason why no other city in Minnesota has it. Get the facts on Question 1 👉 thinktwicestpaul.com/get-the-facts/

⚠️ No one knows how much the measure will cost. ⚠️ The rent control cap is not tied to inflation or property tax hikes. ⚠️ New construction is not exempt from the law. Retweet if you plan to vote #NoOn1 🔁

The legal opinion presents a challenge for Mayor Melvin Carter, who said this month he would vote yes on the rent control proposal yet warned, "we can and must make it better, quickly."

This presents a challenge for Mayor Melvin Carter who said: “we can and must make it better, quickly” x.com/melvincarter3/…

Proponents say if there are problems with rent control, the city council can fix them down the line. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants changes "quickly," as do critics. But are city council changes to a voter-driven ballot initiative even legal? twincities.com/2021/10/27/st-… #StPaul

The quickest way to make changes is to vote no and work on viable solutions that will help us build affordable housing and give assistance to working families. Vote No on rent control!

When you get into the voting booth, St. Paul, be sure to flip your ballot after you vote for mayor. The #rentcap question and school board races are no small potatoes. Here's the ballot language:

City attorney's office highlights the problems of unvetted #RentControl proposal. Vote No on Nov 2 #ThinkTwiceSTP. twincities.com/2021/10/27/st-…

Two sisters in rental property business together, "it was basically our mission to own rental properties that would be affordable to low-income and moderate-income people." If rent control was adopted? "That basically can put us out of business" #NoOn1 #ThinkTwiceSTP

Worst housing shortage in the nation. Rent control is not the answer. Even the Governor’s Task Force on Housing did NOT support rent control. Vote NO on Rent Control. #ThinkTwiceSTP #ThinkTwiceSTP startribune.com/no-wonder-its-…

We're a coalition of organizations and people protecting your right to a stable and affordable home in St. Paul. Learn more about us: thinktwicestpaul.com

Election Day! Adam Smith wants you to Vote NO on Rent Control (Question 1) Long story short: Question 1 will do NOTHING to ease St. Paul's housing problems. Happy to answer questions about why Q1 is bad for St. Paul, bad for renters, and bad for taxpayers. #ThinkTwiceSTP