Members and staff of the Tenants Union today led Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen on a tour of Southeast Seattle.
On Tuesday, August 3rd, 350 people—including Section 8 tenants, elected officials, and leaders of housing authorities, community organizations, and religious groups—gathered outside the Federal Building to challenge our elected officials to preserve funding for the Section 8 housing program.
On Friday, July 23rd the Tenants’ Union lost a dedicated member and leader. Vern Zuehlsdorff was tirelessly committed organizing with other low-income tenants for secure, safe and healthy housing. He passed away at age 67 from an infection. He will be missed by tenants and activists worldwide who had the privilege of working with him.