PASS THE COMMUNITY LAND ACT

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As a resident in your district, I write to urge you to support the “Community Land Act” legislative package. These measures are urgently-needed to address New York City’s affordability crisis and ensure a just recovery in working-class Black and brown communities–and for all New Yorkers.

Please take action to ensure passage of this vital legislation, by co-sponsoring the bills and voting yes on the Community Land Act: 

INTRODUCTION 196 (the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act), sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera, giving Community Land Trusts and other qualified nonprofits a first right to purchase multifamily buildings when landlords sell.

INTRODUCTION 637 (Public Land for Public Good), sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, prioritizing disposition of City-owned land to CLTs and other nonprofits.

RESOLUTION 38, sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, calling on Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature to pass legislation (such as the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) giving tenants a first opportunity to buy their buildings when landlords sell. 

I also urge you to pass legislation permanently abolishing the NYC Lien Sale and replace it with an equitable system that engages CLTs to preserve affordable housing and keep New Yorkers in their homes.

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to your response.