As campaigns make their final push ahead of November 7, supporters of a measure proposing sweeping changes to tenant rights in Tacoma say an opposition group has sent text messages and mailers spreading disinformation.
A battle over messaging is brewing over tenant rights in Tacoma.As campaigns make their final push ahead of November 7, supporters of a measure proposing sweeping changes tosay an opposition group has sent text messages and mailers spreading disinformation.If this measure passes, it would require landlords to comply with health and safety laws before raising rent or evicting a tenant.
"I think on both counts, these are outright lies to try and confuse voters and instill fear about passing Initiative 1," said Moore."What is imminent danger? If it's combined with them not paying rent, we can not evict them," said Debby Herbert. "It's not specific enough, so it's just wide open to abuse and no protections for us whatsoever," said Herbert.
Moore points out that No on Tacoma Measure 1 recently received a big boost in funding from outside groups.
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