Spying wave of evictions, House Democrats call for Wolf to extend moratorium to year's end [View all]
Democratic lawmakers from across Pennsylvania have asked Gov. Tom Wolf to give renters another five months without facing the threat of eviction.
The letter, written by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, a progressive from Philadelphia, and signed by 43 of her House colleagues, was sent to Wolf Monday.
It calls for Wolf to extend his COVID-19 inspired moratorium on eviction and foreclosure until Dec. 31, 2020. It is set to expire on Friday, July 10.
“For months, we have encouraged people to stay home as much as possible,” the letter, acquired by the Capital-Star, says. “Our constituents need and deserve to have that roof over their head.”
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