Summary
The council filled one of four Rental Housing Board vacancies, appointing mediator and former planning commissioner David Coer to the at-large seat. Board members testified the board lacks legal expertise and faces heavy quasi-judicial workloads; three vacancies remain.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renters and landlords alike gain a functioning board to handle rent stabilization and hearing appeals.
Some speakers argued mom-and-pop landlords face unsustainable regulation, while tenant advocates countered the board needs stronger tenant-side expertise.
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City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Apr 7, 2026
The council filled one of the Rental Housing Board's four vacancies by appointing mediator David Coer to the at-large seat. Current board members said the panel lacks legal and procedural expertise; tenant and landlord advocates each pushed for their perspective. Three seats remain open with applications due April 29.
City Council Meeting: - Apr 7, 2026
The council filled one of four Rental Housing Board vacancies, appointing mediator and former planning commissioner David Coer to the at-large seat. Board members testified the board lacks legal expertise and faces heavy quasi-judicial workloads; three vacancies remain.
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