SPOA Newsletter March 2026

In This Issue

Busted! Report Reveals Established Groups Financed Rent Control Signature Collection — by Tony Lopes and Amir Shahsavari
SPOA Releases Episode 22 of Housing Policy Series with "Anne Brensley Lt. Governor Forum" — by Amir Shahsavari
SPOA Speaks to the Press About Vertical Inequity As Boston Property Tax Assessments Are Called into Question — by Allen Hebert
Massachusetts Rent Control Debate: Build More Housing or Repeat New York City's Mistakes? — by Demetrios Salpoglou

Frequently Asked Questions

What key investigations are highlighted in the March 2026 SPOA newsletter regarding housing policy?

The SPOA's March 2026 newsletter features an investigation into established groups funding rent control signature collection, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and external influences on the housing policy debate.

What is the SPOA's stance on rent control as presented in the March 2026 newsletter?

The March 2026 SPOA newsletter includes a critical analysis of the rent control debate in Massachusetts, questioning whether increasing housing supply is a more effective solution than implementing policies that could lead to outcomes similar to those seen in New York City.

What media and policy engagement activities did the SPOA undertake in March 2026?

The SPOA released episode 22 of its housing policy series, featuring the "Anne Brensley Lt. Governor Forum," and also addressed concerns about vertical inequity and property tax assessments in Boston through media outreach.

Who was involved in the report exposing funding for rent control signature collection in the March newsletter?

The newsletter includes a report by Tony Lopes and Amir Shahsavari detailing how established organizations financed the collection of signatures for rent control, suggesting potential external forces influencing the policy's progression in Massachusetts.

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