Freelizabeth

08/01/2026

“Given that in today’s political climate, most issues that affect working people are decided by those who have a vested interest in our exploitation, I think it is great that this will instead be decided by the voters,” said Elizabeth resident Anthony Steiniger, 55, a train operator and member of the petitioners’ committee. “It’s a win for democracy.”

Nearly 800 residents signed petitions seeking to restore the decades-old cap that limits annual increases to 3% or $20, whichever is less.

07/30/2026

“If the landlords disagree with the policy and think they should be able to raise rents even more, they can make their case directly to voters,” said Renée Steinhagen, executive director of the NJ Appleseed Public Interest Law Center, who represented the residents who successfully petitioned to place the rent-control question on the ballot.

We're going to ballot. Vote "Yes" this November to cap rents next year!

Union County judge clears the way for ballot measure that would restore a decades-old limit on annual rent increases for rent-controlled apartments

06/26/2026

We are witnessing working class power in real time over in NYC 🍎 As the Rent Guidelines Board approved a rent freeze there, we’re think how we bring that same energy to Jersey. If you live in Elizabeth, our pending court case could cap your next rent increase at $20. join the Freelizabeth movement this summer 🔗 https://freelizabeth.com

02/09/2026

Today our campaign was featured in NJ.com with news of our recent court win. This is not over. We will continue our petition charge until City Council brings back the cap or we put that cap on the November ballot. Send Council a letter (link in bio)

02/06/2026

Freeze the Rent. Abolish ICE.

01/30/2026

THIS JUST IN 🗞️: Today, a Union County judge declared that we won the second challenge to our rent control amendment meaning the $20 rent cap will likely be put on the November 2026 ballot unless Council passes it sooner. We’re ecstatic and now our social next week is a real celebration! Join us and let’s celebrate this win, getting us closer to a more affordable Elizabeth!

01/29/2026

📍 Location UPDATE: Freeze the Rent! Abolish ICE! Organize! (Socialize) with Elizabeth comrades at our next social. As we wait for a judge’s decision on we’re regrouping and discussing what’s next in Elizabeth and Union County DSA 🌹