We need you to act right away. The Housing Committee of Chicago’s City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would give residents in the 5th Ward a right of first refusal. But it goes far beyond that and includes a Just Cause Eviction provision, requires thousands of dollars in relocation assistance for tenants whose leases are not renewed, and expanded notice requirements.

Details of the ordinance were not made public until late in the afternoon on the day before the vote—on a high Jewish holiday when many people are not working.

The Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Wednesday September 24) at 11 am, and Ald. Yancy says he will be pushing for a vote on the ordinance at that meeting. This means the ordinance could be considered by the City Council as soon as Thursday September 25, when it is scheduled to meet—less than two (2) days from today.

Urge the members of the Housing Committee to delay a vote on this far-reaching measure until we examine the ordinance and fully understand its implications. And please edit the letter to make it your own!

Please act now. Your one email will reach all committee members. Members of the committee need to hear from you by tomorrow morning, 9/24. https://campaigns.civiclick.com/c083bcce-df3f-4e28-8693-7be1...