The wages are too low and the rent is too high.
I advocate for a higher minimum wage, support for project labor agreements, paying prevailing wage, and investment in vigorous apprenticeship programs. I’ve been a member of three labor unions and I am certain that our community is better and stronger when workers can work, and also live, in our community.
It is up to the next city council and mayor to work closely with our labor union partners and build a city for everyone, not just the few who can afford sky-high rent.