Buckle up for an incisive look at the financialization of housing, courtesy of Ben Teresa for Shelterforce's #HomesOrCashCows series. 🔍 "Financialization is contested, and organizers, advocates, and practitioners have been dealing with it for decades." shelterforce.org/2022/08/09/the…

📜 You may have heard about Ordinance 22-37, which would amend the rent stabilization policy St. Paul voters passed last November. Learn more from HJC's policy breakdown and speak out to protect strong rent stabilization. 🔊 hjcmn.org/ordinance-22-3…

"Our members are majority people of color & do the essential work that kept MN running during COVID, but so many can't afford skyrocketing rent. We're here to call the Council to listen to voters & the working group and make sure they protect this policy!" STP renter Bol

Saint Paul Renters speak out against proposed exclusion of affordable housing from rent stabilization policy. No matter our age, income, or race, we all deserve homes we can count on, today and tomorrow!

🔊 While Dominium has recently raised rents 12.5% across the region, St. Paul’s rent stabilization has limited their predatory behavior, giving tenants recourse. That’s why strong rent stabilization w/o exempting affordable housing is critical, says HJC President Margaret Kaplan.

The St. Paul City Council is starting a meeting where they'll hear public testimony on amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. I'll be tweeting out notable comments. Streaming link and meeting agenda here: stpaul.granicus.com/player/event/9…

PACKED ROOM! Leaders with ISAIAH, partner orgs, housing advocacy groups, renters, homeowners, and small landlords are coming together to urge the STP council to keep our voter-passed rent stabilization policy strong by protecting renters of all races, ages, and incomes.

🚨🚨**FULL HOUSE ALERT* A packed room at St. Paul City Hall of renters, homeowners, small landlords & voters making our voices heard for a strong rent stabilization policy!! Every family - no matter our race, zip code or wealth - should have a safe, stable place to call home!

Deb Howze, PCA and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa member, is preparing to address the St. Paul City Council and demand they uphold the will of the voters and implement a rent stabilization policy that keeps St. Paul home!

“Renters as well as homeowners must have stability in order to put down roots, raise families, volunteer, and contribute to our neighborhoods.” Duane

@HOME_Line provides legal, organizing, education, & advocacy services so that tenants throughout MN can solve their rental housing problems. If you are a MN tenant & you have a rental question, you can reach their Tenant Advocates for legal advice at (866) 866-3546.

The residents of Viking Terrace are working together to protect their manufactured home park community from their new parklord's imposing rules. #MobileHomeJustice #JusticiaDeCasaMóvil ⬇️ cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…

The Housing Justice Center is now leveraging #LegalServer to help with their great work to preserve and expand affordable housing. Thank you for all you do!

Important 🧵 from @RPhillipsBQF ⬇️

🏡 Just as we did last November, let us choose community over unfettered profit and make decisions about rent stabilization based on facts, not corporate fear. #KeepStPaulHome

Watch renter Heidi Storm's powerful testimony about why Minnesota should pass Source of Income Protection. Urge your state reps to stop discrimination against low-wealth renters who use public assistance! fb.watch/ihn70G4VIM/