“Education around lead, and especially lead paint hazards, is something that still is really necessary,” said housing advocate Brandon Kielbasa. “People think of it as something that’s been dealt with…
“We have to wonder if inhaling what likely was lead dust will threaten our health in years to come. It is urgent that measures be adopted to ensure a lead…
The milestone, which includes an additional 3,000 units abated under the PACT program, signals progress after a 2019 agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that requires…
“We want people to understand that at the end of the day, we’re not talking about an obscure number of properties,” said Joshua Klainberg, the senior vice president for the…
The bills were part of a larger legislative package related to rules around lead paint, and advocates are hoping to see the City Council bring related bills to a vote…
“Getting lead out of our homes is a racial, economic, and environmental justice issue, and city leadership is obligated to do everything they can to end lead poisoning.”
‘To successfully protect our youth and eliminate lead poisoning, the city will need to be vigilant in enforcing the new standards and fostering a culture of compliance with lead laws.’