Dear Team Nika, The antiquated ban on rent control literally reads “This policy is based on the belief that the public is best served by free market rental rates.” If this was ever true it certainly isn’t now when Massachusetts hosts some of the most severely housing cost-burdened cities in the nation. The local options …
A bill from Reps. Mike Connolly and Nika Elugardo, would let municipalities seek their own forms of rent stabilization. They could also establish just cause eviction ordinances, where landlords could only evict for specific reasons, including failure to pay rent or using an apartment for illegal purposes.
Thanks to a bill from state Reps. Nika Elugardo and Mike Connolly, would bring rent control back to Massachusetts. Rent control, like any policy, is as good or bad as the local governments charged with implementing it. Filed earlier this year, Elugardo and Connolly’s bill — “An Act Enabling Local Options for Tenant Protections” — …
The primary election is less than a week away. Have you already voted by mail? You can track your ballot to ensure it has arrived at your election location. Massachusetts Primary Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on September 1, 2020 at the appropriate election location in order to be counted. If you have not yet mailed your …
Hey Team Nika – Massachusetts, I hope this email finds you safe and well. I’ve got a few quick notes regarding the Massachusetts primary election on September 1. You can vote multiple ways this election! Vote by Mail is the safest option from a public health standpoint. You should have already received your Vote by Mail Application in …
Dear Friends of 15th Suffolk, Our last few newsletters have been in the words of Rep Nika’s husband “not fun.” This time we are a bit lighter, focused on opportunities to engage. We’d also like to introduce Frida, our newest addition to Team Nika! Named by Isabel after her favorite artist and strong influence in her …
It’s official — Team Nika is on the ballot!! I am grateful to all who helped us get nomination signatures safely. September 1st, 2020 here we come! Campaigning during COVID is surreal, but one thing hasn’t changed. It is still a team effort. More than ever, the theme of our campaign has been service. Whether …
I thought I’d write you a happy note today, after all the coronavirus news and updates. I turned in my last nomination papers to Boston City Hall last week. With those sheets, plus the ones I turned in at Brookline, we collected 263 signatures. That’s significantly over the required amount, so plenty to account for illegible …
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