San Jose resident Heather Rhines said she's been evicted several times because of the lack of local protections for renters. She spoke at a rally on Jan. 10, 2023. (San Jose Spotlight photo by Tran Nguyen)

A coalition of local groups is calling on the San Jose City Council to prioritize policies preventing displacement of renters amid the ongoing housing crisis.

The coalition, which includes Sacred Heart Community Service, SOMOS Mayfair, the South Bay Community Land Trust and others, want city policymakers to bolster renter’s rights, preserve affordable rental housing and stop criminalizing homeless residents.

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