Tallahassee is in the middle of a housing state of emergency that our elected officials refuse to acknowledge: record-high evictions, wealthy investors pricing out locals, and profit-driven landlords taking advantage of tenants with minimal local and state protections. We need elected officials to stand up to wealthy corporate bullies who will put their profit over the lives and health of our people and planet.
Florida Rising is calling on our elected leaders in the City of Tallahassee to make it clear through their votes and policy choices that regardless of your zip code, we all have a right to the things that make us happy, healthy, and whole:
- our voice and vote;
- control our bodies;
- community-led safety;
- safe, affordable housing; and
- clean air, water, energy, and food that keeps us healthy.
We created our Tallahassee Justice on Every Block platform as a call to action for our community and local leaders. Will you add your name in support of the Tallahassee Justice on Every Block platform? Help us reach 500 supporters to show that we have a mandate for urgent action.
Our Tallahassee Justice on Every Block Platform
- To ensure safe housing, the City must adopt the proposed Tenant Bill of Rights, including a landlord registry to hold landlords accountable, introduced by Florida Rising members and Tallahassee residents.
- To ensure that our community can afford a roof over their heads, the City must acknowledge the housing state of emergency and let voters decide on a one-year rent freeze.