I remain committed to supporting my community in addressing concerns related to unscrupulous landlords and developers. However, it is important to engage in a substantive discussion regarding the allocation of newly constructed housing and the limited accessibility of homeownership. We must pursue a balanced and equitable strategy for expanding access to housing while safeguarding the homes that individuals have diligently earned. In addition, we need to hold bad actors accountable for predatory activities that target Black homeowners and encourage displacement and gentrification, such as deed theft and discriminatory mortgage lending. 

My plan will:

1. Increase investment and expand services for free legal counseling and representation for homeowners when navigating criminal forfeiture proceedings or civil cause of action cases, and housing support for victims who may not be able to remain in their homes during these drawn-out judicial proceedings.

2. Increase investments for non-profits to do mass community door-to-door outreach and support homeowners with estate planning, including free drafting of wills and trusts.

3. Legislative reform for homeowners to make it easier to regain title to their property.