We’re taking extreme measures to protect the health and safety of our state.
Today, I’m announcing a new set of policies to reduce the impact on Washingtonians. ⬇️ 1/8
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No person should be put out of their home because they can’t pay rent during the COVID-19 outbreak.
I am placing a 30-day statewide moratorium on evictions to ensure that doesn’t happen. 2/8
During this emergency, I am calling on all public utilities in the state to:
➡️ suspend shut-offs
➡️ waive late fees for out-of-work customers
➡️ expand bill assistance for economically impacted customers
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I’m grateful to utility providers who have already taken some, or if not all, of these steps, including:
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Cool mass evictions and fines/penalties coming for those out of work in 60 days. Ruining people credit and causing months-years of recovery...nice
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So, in 30 days, people will need to pay 2 months of rent or face eviction....Hmm ok.
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