Add to counting people who live in shelters and on the streets, as well as their unfortunate and avoidable deaths, a quarterly count of vacant rental units in Washoe County and Reno/Sparks. A vacancy tax should also be implemented on landlords who keep vacant rental properties off the market in the hope of making a larger profit. People, not profits. Housing is a human right.
But no one in government has the courage to do this because they're beholden to landlords. Property is more valuable than vulnerable citizens.
Add to counting people who live in shelters and on the streets, as well as their unfortunate and avoidable deaths, a quarterly count of vacant rental units in Washoe County and Reno/Sparks. A vacancy tax should also be implemented on landlords who keep vacant rental properties off the market in the hope of making a larger profit. People, not profits. Housing is a human right.
But no one in government has the courage to do this because they're beholden to landlords. Property is more valuable than vulnerable citizens.
Shalom!