Official Action for Tuesday, May 1
We have our regular Resist Trump Tuesday rally and weekly meeting today. You can find more details at the end of this message. We hope to see you there!
Don’t forget to fill out our call log so that we can track our impact: https://goo.gl/forms/lbHUvI9h58f0dLqx1
In a move that is expected to deny housing to up to a million Americans of low income and raise rent for another million, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is proposing expansive changes to federal housing subsidies. The plan triples rent for the poorest households and allows housing authorities to impose work requirements. Tell our Members of Congress to stand behind the millions of Americans that rely on affordable housing!
Sen. Patty Murray–DC 202-224-2621; Seattle 206-553-5545
Sen. Maria Cantwell–DC 202-224-3441; Seattle 206-220-6400
Rep. Pramila Jayapal–DC 202-225-3106; Seattle 206-674-0040
Rep. Adam Smith–DC 202-225-8901; Renton 425-793-5180
Sample Script:
“Hello, I’m [name] from [city, zip]. I’m calling to ask [Senator/Representative name] to oppose Ben Carson’s proposal to shrink federal housing assistance. Housing and Urban Development officials estimate that this plan will hurt the ability of 2.3 million people to find affordable housing.”
Background:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/hud-secretary-ben-carson-…/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/hud-secretary-ben-carson…/…
Events Today
Resist Trump Tuesday
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: The Federal Building, 915 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.facebook.com/events/1624779507629779/
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Weekly Meeting
7-9 p.m.: Washington State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
https://www.facebook.com/events/1657913504287897/
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