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Orozco, Norma From: Valeria Esqueda <va1eria.esqueda97@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2020 10:45 AM To: eComment Subject: AGENDA ITEM 60A - EXTEND THE RENT FREEZE Hello, My name is Valeria Esqueda, I am a resident of ward 3. I am deeply concerned that city council is seeking to rescind an ordinance that finally met the needs of the most vulnerable in their community. I am disappointed and angry that it took next to nothing for Jose Solorio to side with the California Apartment Association, a group making their complaints all the way from Northern California. I am appalled at the lack of morality being displayed by the California Apartment Association and all landlords who seek to continue profit off of our already insecure housing as renters. Like many others, I am facing an accumulated debt after the emergency orders are soon lifted and I cannot trust that my landlord cares enough about the circumstances to not raise the rent. I am still unemployed because I am apart of the hospitality sector. It is extremely unjust for so many of us renters to face a rent increase and debt during what should be a time of compassion.. If landlords are distressed about their mortgages they should be making complaints to their banks and state government, not with renters who are more if not equally impacted. I want to see city council prioritize the people and extend the rent freeze 6 months after May31 st so that we have a real chance at paying off rent without ending up in a cycle of debt. It is a temporary effort of relief that could alleviate so much stress. If the city does not act now, the city is implicitly allowing the displacement of hundreds of renters across the city. Thank you. VISA