#real-estate-influence

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US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color

A prominent Portland real estate broker and conservative activists exchanged racist, sexist, and homophobic group messages targeting progressive city councilors of color during a council leadership debate.
New York Islanders
fromIndypendent
1 month ago

Anti-Poverty Activist Takes on Real Estate Fat Cat in North Brooklyn Assembly Race

Assemblymember Erik Dilan, criticized for landlord-funded ties, blocking lead-abatement, and poor constituent engagement, faces a strong 2026 challenge from activist Christian Celeste Tate.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Eric Adams Could Blow Up Zohran Mamdani's Ability to Freeze the Rent

The mayor's appointment power over the Rent Guidelines Board can block a successor's effort to freeze rents for several years.
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