To renters
Nearly half of Alameda residents live in rental housing. Our renters include teachers, nurses, seniors, students, working people, and young families. They are an essential part of our community and deserve a mayor who will stand up for them.
Hear from Tracy
I grew up in Alameda, and renting an apartment here helped me become independent and complete my education at Cal State East Bay.
I understand that stable, affordable housing gives people the opportunity to build their lives and remain part of the community they love. That is why protecting renters and expanding affordable housing have been priorities throughout my service on the City Council.
Experience that matters
I helped strengthen Alameda’s enforcement of state rent limits while preserving our city’s stronger just-cause eviction protections.
I also supported rules requiring landlords to comply with Alameda’s rent ordinance—including properly registering their rental units and correcting invalid increases—before they can legally raise the rent.
Rent protections only work when landlords are required to follow them.
I voted to prohibit ratio utility billing, a practice that can leave tenants with unpredictable utility charges based on a formula rather than their actual use.
Renters deserve to know what they are expected to pay each month without being surprised by unexplained additional costs.
I voted to approve the RESHAP and West Midway agreements at Alameda Point, helping create 309 supportive homes for people who need them.
I also supported changes to the Alameda Marina plan that increased the number of permanently affordable homes from 104 to 117, with the additional homes reserved for very low-income households.
Looking ahead
Under Alameda’s owner move-in rules, tenants generally receive 60 days’ notice when an owner or qualifying relative intends to occupy their home.
Sixty days may not be enough for a senior with mobility limitations, a person who needs an accessible apartment, or a family trying to move during the school year. Finding an appropriate home in Alameda can take time, and residents should not be forced out of our community simply because they cannot find one quickly enough.
As mayor, I will propose extending the notice period for the owner move-in procedure to 90 days for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children.
Renters frequently lose hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars when landlords claim that ordinary wear and tear is property damage.
Challenging an improper deduction may require filing a small-claims case, waiting months for a hearing, gathering evidence, and losing a day’s wages to appear in court. For many tenants, the process is simply too burdensome and landlords receive a windfall.
As mayor, I will work with Alameda’s Rent Program and City Attorney to:
Alameda is home
Alameda should be a place where renters can build their lives, raise their families, and remain part of the community for years to come.
My City Council record demonstrates my commitment to protecting renters, enforcing the rules, reducing unexpected housing costs, and creating more affordable homes. As mayor, I will continue that work.