GOPC Urges Financial Support for Legacy Cites in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

GOPC Urges Financial Support for Legacy Cites in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

The following is testimony Greater Ohio provided this afternoon before the House Finance Committee in support of Senate Bill 310 (Dolan), which will distribute federal CARES Act funding to local governments.

You can view the video of today’s hearing on the Ohio Channel Website.

Eviction Moratoriums Begin to Expire as Economic Impact of COVID-19 Continues

Eviction Moratoriums Begin to Expire as Economic Impact of COVID-19 Continues

Greater Ohio Policy Center is one organization among many concerned about an impending housing crisis in the Ohio. As state groups continue to advocate for Congressionally-funded rent assistance program, tenants should maintain contact with their landlords regarding their ability to pay.

Call on Congress to Pass Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Call on Congress to Pass Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Without safety net provisions in places for the thousands of vulnerable Ohioans who did not have savings prior to the COVID crisis, and could be part of the 16%+ of working adults to lose their jobs over the last six weeks, it will be nearly impossible to come up with back rent (or forbearance mortgage payments), in addition to the rent due after the moratorium.