Supporters make final push for Lincoln fair housing initiative; foes call it big government

Supporters make final push for Lincoln fair housing initiative; foes call it big government

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A proposal that could reshape housing access is on the ballot in Lincoln’s general election Tuesday. The initiative would make it illegal for landlords to deny a rental applicant based solely on how renters plan to pay, such as with housing vouchers and disability checks. “If you look at any of the classified ads or any of...

TOMORROW: Vote FOR Lincoln For Fair Housing! - Nebraska Appleseed

Tomorrow, Lincolnites have the opportunity to ensure that everyone in our city can find a place to call home by voting FOR Lincoln For Fair Housing to amend Title 11 of the Lincoln Municipal Code Right now, landlords in Lincoln can discriminate against people who would pay for housing through disability benefits, social security, veteran benefits, or housing vouchers. This practice – called source-of-income discrimination – hurts families like L…