Get Involved to Stop Measure 1

LandlordSolutions covered the dangers that Measure 1 poses to Tacoma's housing market in a previous blog post. If Measure 1 passes, it may lead to an increase in prices and make it more difficult for renters to find housing in Tacoma. Research put together by the RHA shows that a similar law passed in Seattle resulted in a loss of 5,000 affordable housing units, a decrease of 22%.

If Tacoma loses over 20% of its affordable housing units, rents may increase for all residents. Measure 1 would also make it more difficult to evict renters who are causing problems for other residents and place a heavy financial burden on local housing providers. If you feel strongly about opposing Measure 1, LandlordSolutions has put together some resources for you to get involved in the campaign to defeat this initiative.

Get Involved!

1. Voter pamphlets will be mailed out on October 20th. Don't forget to Vote No!

2. Share the Vote No on Measure 1 website, RHA's Measure 1 website, and the Measure 1 One Pager with your network.

3. Share the Vote No video on social media.

4. Volunteer with the RHA for doorbelling, Rah Rah Squad, speaking opportunities, and more.

5. Attend the RHA Link Meeting in Tacoma on Wednesday, October 18th.

6. Reach out to advocacy@tpcar.org or dbannon@rhawa.org for additional resources or guidance.

7. Initiative petition language:

Initiative and Referendum Process - City of Tacoma

https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=167080

If you expand the ‘2023 Initiative Petitions’ button near the top of the page you will see a list of links.

A link to the full text of Petition No. 1, which became Measure No. 1 on the ballot is here:

http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cityclerk/files/Documents/2023InitiativePetition/2023-01_FullLanguageWeb.pdf

8. Washington Observer - Realtors go big against Tacoma eviction ban

9. Like and follow the No on Tacoma Measure 1 Facebook page