by Marvin J. Ramirez
Marvin J. Ramirez
San Francisco could become a city of strangers if you voters allow on June 3, that Prop. 98 passes.
The measure that would eliminate renter protections and rent control, threatens the environment and hurt communities, all under the guise of eminent domain reform.
Newsom also announced his support for a real eminent domain reform measure on the ballot, Proposition 98.
Thousands of San Francisco renters, which comprise about half of a million, could be kicked out of their homes by greedy landlords ready to make an extra buck, if Prop. 98 passes.
It is a direct attack to seniors living on fix income, as well as entire families. It will attract renters from abroad who are willing to pay more just to live in the City by the Bay. No more you might see the same friendly faces in your neighborhood once this Proposition becomes law, if you vote for it. San Francisco is going to become a place nobody can live in but the upper-middle class.
Prop. 98 is sponsored by a handful of wealthy landlords and mobile home park owners who are using the issue of eminent domain to eliminate laws that protect renters and rent control. The measure would also have a devastating impact on environmental laws, and vital community protections.
Prop. 98 is opposed by a broad coalition including the AARP, League of Women Voters of California, National Wildlife Federation, California Professional Firefighters, California Teachers Association, California League of Conservation Voters, the California Chamber of Commerce, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Prop. 99 provides voters real eminent domain reform. It protects homes from being taken through eminent domain and given to a private developer. It does not contain the hidden provisions and devastating consequences of Prop. 98, said Mayor Gavin Newsom.
San Francisco is one of the most desirable cities to live in in the world now days by out-of-the-city developers and land speculators.
Don’t hand our city over to the rich and real estate investors, vote No on Prop. 98.
