Your Council Just Voted on Evictions, Fam
Okay but real talk—your City Hall reps were busy on March 23rd, fam, talking about something super crucial for folks in social housing. The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee was looking at a motion to address evictions by using disaggregated race-based data. That means breaking down numbers by specific racial groups, not just a big, blurry "minority" category, to see who's really being hit hardest.
The motion carried, 7-3, which is good news for getting a clearer picture. But what caught my eye was Councillor Amber Morley voting *No* on that. My dude, when we're talking about equity and understanding the real impact on Black communities, especially with the housing crisis we got going on? This kinda data is essential. It's about knowing where to put resources, right? It's not just numbers, it's people's homes we’re talking about.
This means we're going to get a better look at who’s actually facing eviction in social housing. It’s a step towards understanding systemic issues, not just treating symptoms. Watch how this data collection actually rolls out and if it leads to real change for families across the city.
Real talk, this is Toronto — stay up.
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