Sen. Rivera’s opponent is funded by the Business Council and real estate developers, who are responsible for 30% increases in rent spikes that will drive evictions and homelessness in the Bronx.
In response to false mailers funded by a right-wing real estate PAC slandering State Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s progressive record on housing, Sen. Rivera released the following statement:
“For years, I have fought against unfair evictions and rent hikes, as well as voting for the most expansive rent protections in the nation. That’s why I’m proud to carry the endorsements of Tenants PAC, New York Communities for Change, and other groups across the state fighting for tenants’ rights and fair housing.
“Today’s latest set of right-wing lies against me attacks my record on housing, falsely linking the 421a tax giveaway for wealthy real estate developers to increasing rent costs. These ads are actually paid for by New Yorkers for a Better Community—a shady real estate PAC funded by billionaire real estate developers and Trump fundraisers.
“Real estate developers don’t need more tax cuts or an easier path to raising rents and evicting Bronx families. They need regulation, and renters need Good Cause Eviction, which I strongly support and have fought for.
“I have always stood with tenants over real estate. That’s why the real estate lobby is spending such large sums of money to unseat me. They know I’ll always vote against wasteful spending, like 421a, that benefits developers instead of renters. The Bronx deserves better—and I will fight to make sure developers don’t buy this seat.”
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