On Monday, we talked to one of the advocates behind a bill that would prohibit Illinois landlords from rejecting tenants based on their source of income, such as Section 8 housing vouchers and other subsidies. Evelyn Sanguinetti from Hope Fair Housing Center called concerns over Section 8 a “dogwhistle to let others know that people of color will be moving in next to you.” Paul Arena from the Illinois Rental Property Owners Association says he's "disappointed" Sanguinetti portrayed the group's opposition to the bill as racist. Arena explains why his group opposes the bill.
Guest: Paul Arena, Director of Legislative Affairs, Illinois Rental Property Owners Association
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