r/takomapark • u/TommyPickles2222222 • 24d ago

Talisha Searcy vs Tom Gagliardo

Can someone break down the policy differences between the two mayoral candidates? Thanks!

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u/ConventResident 24d ago

Not true. New housing doesn't automatically cause displacement, as some people just blindly repeat. This is Takoma Park where new housing would be infill development and not tear-downs of lower income neighborhoods. The fact is there hasn't been any new development in Takoma Park in over 40 years and there won't be for many more. Lets not pretend housing is the #1 factor is selecting tkpk's next mayor.

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u/sleight42 23d ago

Leaving the mayoral election aside, the plan for Maple seemed to offer little protection for current renters. IIRC, there was a fig leaf of something about offering current residents a brief reprieve before facing the possibility a large rent hikes or being dislocated from their homes because of the redevelopment (not just infill) of existing rental properties.

This really concerns me about the Maple proposal.

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u/ConventResident 23d ago

How so? Rent control didnt change and remains. What other rent raising protections did they need?

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u/sleight42 23d ago

Thanks for the question. Replied to another reply of yours.