Several weeks ago I called out the two candidates for mayor for their failure to support an increase in the meals tax and to dedicate funds for affordable housing. Despite a rash of last minute attacks from restaurant owners, I want to publicly thank Mayor Silberberg and Council Members Del Pepper, John Taylor Chapman and Willie Bailey for standing up for affordable housing and supporting dedicated funding for affordable housing. With $7 million a year between meals and dedicated property taxes we are taking an important step toward addressing a decades-long crisis and providing a range of housing for restaurant workers, retail employees and public service professionals.
Jon Liss
Alexandria