This is the fourth of a series of surveys checking in on the economic consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic in my district.
Housing
Keeping people in their homes
The legislature enacted today a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures. We should not put tenants or homeowners out on the street while we are trying to enforce social distancing.
Eviction/Foreclosure Moratorium
Conferees representing the House and Senate have agreed on the terms of an eviction and foreclosure moratorium.
Governor Baker’s ‘Housing Choice’ Initiative
The Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development shared a presentation on H.3507, Governor Baker’s Housing Choice legislative proposal
Housing Directions
The struggle to provide an adequate supply of affordable housing is deeply interwined with the larger struggle to reduce inequality. I will work with my colleagues towards the goal of delivering meaningful housing reforms in the coming session.
Subject: Affordable housing: Why aren’t we discussing it here?
None of the categories in this blog pertain directly to housing. Given the skyrocketing rents, prices and valuations for homes in this district, why is this not a regular topic of discussion?