Thank you to everyone who came out and showed support for our community members who faced illegal discrimination because of their Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) and Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). The Collier Companies knowingly chose to illegally discriminate against these tenants, since discrimination in housing is illegal in Alachua County according to Ordinance #190814. Because of all the noise we made and the letters we sent; Nathan Collier responded by offering lease renewals to the seven tenants who were being evicted by Collier.
The ACLC will continue to demand that Collier Companies be held accountable for their discrimination against the low income and the disabled. We are now demanding that all Collier properties in Alachua County post on their websites and in physical spaces that they happily accept all HUD vouchers from residents. We will advocate that all landlords be required to post a letter detailing all of the housing protections on every unit they lease out.
To find out more about ways to get involved in the Safe and Affordable Housing Committee of the ACLC please email us at info@laborcoalition.org.
