Referendum on rent ordinances

Argued rents have risen about $163 over the past year despite three years of increasing regulation, and said voters deserve to decide.

Lifelong resident urged the council to approve the election resolution so voters have the final voice on consequential housing policy.

Argued the 2022 rent ordinances failed — rents rose and housing production stopped — and urged placing the repeal on the ballot.

Housing professional of 25 years supported the referendum going to voters and urged the council to focus on housing production and rental assistance instead.

District 3 resident asked the council to use fair and factual ballot wording and noted the lack of alternative housing solutions.

District 5 resident highlighted the 10,000-signature drive, challenged Salazar's 'romanticized' comment, and urged a no vote to protect renter protections.