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We're in the Baltimore City Council's Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on renters' #RightToCounsel. Join us: https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=811096&GUID=E8F72BE6-84A3-473E-B8B7-9A73210B24AB&Options=&Search=
@CouncilPresBMS is sponsoring this legislation and highlighted the increased importance of #RightToCounsel in this pandemic. Thank you, Mr. President! #StopEvictions
@MarilynMosbyEsq testifies in support of #RightToCounsel emphasizing the undeniable connection between eviction and crime rates. Thank you! #StopEvictions
"This legislation will make our city safer, more secure, and much more humane." - @MarilynMosbyEsq #RightToCounsel #StopEvictions
Baltimore City Law Dept. supports concept of the bill and sees no legal impediment. #RightToCounsel #StopEvictions
@bmoredhcd supports the intent of #RightToCounsel. Raises question: should this be done at the state level? We (BRU) believes it should be. The state legislation we're working on would help the city pay for this program - we have to create it here. #StopEvictions
Bmore Finance Dept. supports intent but opposes bc of cost. Fails to account for the year of planning before major expenditures & four yr. gradual implementation - amassing savings as we ramp up. Total savings from $5.7 million investment: $17.5 million. #RightToCounsel
@ElectRyanDorsey says the legislation seems reasonable - allowing @bmoredhcd Director to determine speed of ramp up. #RightToCounsel #StopEvictions
"Landlords have evicted 451 families in Baltimore since August." - @cmatthewhill " #StopEvictions #RightToCounsel
Around 80% of renters have defenses to evictions but only 8% were successful. #StopEvictions #RightToCounsel
There is a significant human and community impact and government expense of inaction. - @cmatthewhill #StopEvictions #RightToCounsel
