Arthur,
the Coalition for Affordable Housing tried to pass rent control in Mpls
in 1981. In the 1980-81 period the market was similar to right now,
with an extremely low vacancy rate and rents rising sharply. We got
a charter amendment on the ballot, but were outspent about 100 to 1.
Needless to say, we lost by a margin of about 70 to 30.
Of course, the stadium issue also lost 70 to 30, and there are still
a number of people who haven't taken the hint yet. Go figure.
Don Jorovsky
New Brighton
(Mpls 1969-1994)
Arthur LaRue wrote:
> In this current tight rental market, prices are getting out of hand. Does
> anyone know of groups/individuals who are exploring the prospect of rent
> control? Or can someone educate me on past action around that issue?
>
> Thanks
>
> Arthur LaRue
> 6-6
>
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