Duluth renters' rights referendum likely to be on November ballot

Signatures for 'Right to Repair' ballot initiative delivered to Duluth City Hall

CITY HALL – Duluth Tenants Union deliver signatures in support of their “Right to Repair” ballot initiative to the City Clerk. Nearly 6,000 signatures in support of the Duluth “Right to Repair” ballot initiative, were presented to the City Clerk’s office Thursday afternoon. The signatures were delivered by members of the Duluth Tenants Union, a group comprised of renters and supporters, which is a part of the statewide advocacy organization, Tak…

Duluth renters' rights referendum likely to be on November ballot

DULUTH — Members of a local tenants union rallied on the steps of City Hall Thursday afternoon as they prepared to deliver a petition that could provide renters with a new tool to encourage landlords to make timely repairs. Nick DeMaioribus was part of a motivated team that canvassed the city, collecting 5,951 signatures in support of a proposed “right to repair” ordinance. He said 54 volunteers dedicated 642 hours to the endeavor over just 49 d…