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This is a friendly reminder about the National Federation of the Blind conflict of interest policy. Unless a chapter or affiliate votes to endorse an issue and selects members to give official testimony on behalf of the Federation we should not use our Federation titles or say we are representing the organization when testifying or giving written feedback. You can say that you are a blind person or list other disabilities and you can say that you are an advocate. Chapters can work on local issues, as this chapter does, like transportation and other local issues. Any position we take with regard to statewide legislation should be discussed by the NFB of Washington board.
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That said, I encourage people to give testimony or written comments about any bill they support or oppose.This is part of living the life we want.
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On 01/23/2025 12:51 PM PST Betty Fitzpatrick via CCCNFBW <cccnfbw@nfbnet.org> wrote:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">From:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> CCCNFBW <cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org> <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">On Behalf Of </span></strong>Merribeth Greenberg via CCCNFBW<br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></strong> Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:44 PM<br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></strong> Clark County Chapter, NFB of Washington List <cccnfbw@nfbnet.org><br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></strong> Merribeth Greenberg <merribeth.manning@gmail.com><br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></strong> Re: [CCCNFBW] SB 5222 Rent Control</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Betty I got you all signed up for pro. <br clear="all"><br clear="all"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 4:07</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></span>PM Betty Fitzpatrick via CCCNFBW <<a href="mailto:cccnfbw@nfbnet.org">cccnfbw@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Hi Julie, I have tried to submit the formfor comment since I am indeed in favor but it will not allow me saying that my e mail address is not valid. I asked Les for help and he does not understand why it will not accept it. It is this same one that we are using right now. Sorry, I wish I could help. Betty </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">From:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> CCCNFBW <<a href="mailto:cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">On Behalf Of </span></strong>Julie Goldbeck via CCCNFBW<br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></strong> Monday, January 20, 2025 5:29 PM<br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></strong> County, Clark <<a href="mailto:cccnfbw@nfbnet.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cccnfbw@nfbnet.org</a>><br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></strong> Julie Goldbeck <<a href="mailto:goldbeckjm@comcast.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">goldbeckjm@comcast.net</a>><br><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></strong> [CCCNFBW] SB 5222 Rent Control</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">I am passing this important information onto you as it could impact our members who may be struggling with affordable housing. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">WA State is trying to inact rent control. They are trying to find out how many people are pro and con from each district. I would appreciate it if you would fill out the form and mark PRO. You will need to list your name, city, zip code, phone number and email. I don't think they will contact you. They probably just want to make sure your're a real person. Thank you for doing this. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">7% cap on rent increases </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">Limitation on late fees to 1.5% of the rent. </span></span></p>
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