David Morales outlines a plan to seek a 4% rent cap and later enforcement
Rhode Island state representative and Democratic nominee for mayor of Providence
“In January, I intend to work with the city council when they reintroduce the rent stabilization ordinance.”
Source and context
Interview
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In a post-primary WPRI Newsmakers interview, Morales says he would work with the city council on reintroducing the rent-stabilization ordinance, seek passage and signature within the first 100 days, and expects enforcement no earlier than late 2027 or early 2028.
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After his primary win, Morales was discussing policy priorities and the timing of a possible rent-stabilization ordinance.
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Morales says he would seek passage and a signature within his first 100 days and expects enforcement no earlier than late 2027 or early 2028.
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Case context: Should Providence cap annual rent increases at 4%?
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Why this label?
The case asks whether Providence should adopt the 4% annual rent-increase limit. Morales says he intends to reintroduce, pass and sign the rent-stabilization ordinance, which supports adoption of the policy.
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