Mobile home park moratorium

An Evergreen Mobile Home Park resident who described Harmony's outrageous rent hikes and harassment via petty violations, and urged the council to vote yes on the moratorium.

Evergreen resident who said Harmony has harassed residents for two years with rent hikes and eviction excuses, asking the council to continue supporting them with its vote.

Evergreen resident, speaking in Spanish through interpreter Lina Blanco, described seven-day eviction notices against elders, said he's still paying off his trailer, and voiced neighbors' long-term hope to buy the park.

Said her father nearly died from the stress Harmony has caused, described harassment and bullying, and begged the council to keep helping residents fight for their homes.

Legal Aid of Sonoma County housing analyst who credited the moratorium with saving 23 households, detailed Harmony's unsupported 140% rent demand, and urged extension while stronger regulations are drafted.

North Bay Jobs with Justice organizer who framed housing stability as a labor issue, noting Windsor workers at Rodney Strong Winery organizing a union, and said labor will be watching the vote.

Rodney Strong winery worker who said he received notice of a 25% rent increase starting September 1 that he cannot afford on his wages, forcing him to take in a roommate or a second job.

Urged extension but pressed the council to give staff clear direction so the twelve months produce permanent, strong protections rather than another year of uncertainty — Patsy Malice later referred to this speaker as Jose.

Said her heart is broken for neighbors living under illegal, unethical threats from the park owner, and urged both the extension and a permanent fix updating codes to protect mobile home park residents.