Council Member Mark Levine

Lawrence -- I could not be more proud to announce that yesterday, thanks to your hard work, we took a tremendous step in advancing Intro 214-A, my bill to provide legal representation for tenants in housing court. To see how successful we were, just take a look at some of the great press our hard work has received here: The New York Times WNYC The Village Voice The Wall Street Journal The New York City Bar New York Law Journal The incredible turnout and testimonies of hundreds of tenants, elected officials, unions, housing advocates and legal experts at yesterday’s hearing is a testament to the seriousness of the issue we are addressing. As former Chief Judge of the New York State Jonathan Lippman noted at the hearing, “People are literally falling off a cliff fighting for necessities without a lawyer… The playing field is uneven, lopsided because the tenant has no idea how to navigate the system.” I am grateful for your relentless and fierce support of Intro 214-A which made the hearing as powerful as it was --  and though yesterday was a big step, our work is not done. Having heard from the experts, and from just a few of the thousands of tenants who have been slighted by an unfair system, I am more convinced than ever that we must fight to make right to counsel a reality in NYC. With your support we can make history here and throughout our nation. Sincerely, Mark Council Member Mark Levine http://marklevine.nationbuilder.com/ Visit our website to find out more:  About |  Newsroom |  City Council |  The District |  Resources |  Contact Follow us! Keep up with CM Mark Levine:        Council Member Mark Levine - 500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031