STOCKTON, Calif. — Leaders in Stockton are exploring possible rent regulation policies as city officials say affordability concerns continue to grow for residents. The talks have some landlords concerned.
“In my district, I hear continually that affordability is nonexistent. Things are expensive — gas, groceries, paying your rent,” said Mario Enriquez. “If people say 30% of your income goes to rent alone, what does that mean for everything else to put food on the table?”
Enriquez said the city is now looking into possible solutions through the City Council’s legislation committee, which he chairs…