The Sebastopol City Council on Tuesday will vote on a temporary rent control measure that would take effect immediately upon approval. To pass, the Urgency Rent Moratorium Ordinance requires approval from four out of five council members. The California Apartment Association urges its members in Sebastopol to voice their opposition to this draconian housing policy at the Nov. 1 meeting. See the agenda here. It is critical that the City Council understand that: Rent control isn’t an affordable housing program; it will not build one new unit of housing nor will it bring rents down. Most renters in Sebastopol would… Read More