SCAR Issues: Housing, Evictions, and Housing Justice (Part 2 – Conversation with City Council Member Paul Dillon)

In this installment of SCAR Issues, Justice Forral sits down with Spokane City Council Member Paul Dillon to discuss critical housing issues, including the city’s recently implemented landlord registry. The conversation delves into the registry’s purpose, how it affects both landlords and tenants, and the broader impacts on Spokane’s housing crisis. Dillon shares insights on the city’s housing policies, eviction trends post-COVID, and efforts to ensure rental protections. The discussion also highlights the challenges renters face, including affordability and eviction risks, and explores how policy changes can create a more just housing system. Stay tuned for more on how racial justice intersects with housing justice in the last segment of Housing, Evictions and Housing Justice.

Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqVIv_PGHTw

Spokane City – Tenants Rights and Resources: https://my.spokanecity.org/housing/tenants-rights-and-resources/

Spokane City Council amends Rental Notice Period: my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/04/30/council-votes-to-amend-residential-rental-notice-period/

Rental Registry: https://my.spokanecity.org/codeenforcement/long-term-rental-registry/