As a lifelong resident of Camden County, NJ, and the child of a senior disabled resident of Barrington Mews, this issue hits painfully close to home. Barrington Mews has been an affordable housing complex for our most vulnerable residents - the disabled and seniors, like my mother. Today, we face the alarming threat of these units being converted to fair market value due to the pending sale of this property.

State and local officials must be compelled to employ all possible measures, including eminent domain, to ensure this complex retains its purpose as affordable housing for senior and disabled residents. It's imperative that they step in to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of these individuals, who form an invaluable part of our community fabric.

The current owners, who continue to receive tax abatement from the city of Barrington, are morally obliged to renew leases and maintain the affordable housing status of Barrington Mews. It is inconceivable that they would reap the benefits of tax abatement while denying our community's seniors and disabled individuals a place they can afford to call home. As the property is for sale, we must unite together to discourage any future owners from converting this into Fair Market Value housing and pricing out of their homes the senior &disabled residents 

In the United States, approximately 31% of seniors live on less than $50,000 a year, making places like Barrington Mews extremely vital for their living (Source: Census Bureau data). The imposition of fair market value would not only displace the current residents but deny potential future residents the security of liveable and affordable accommodations.

Let's stand strong and raise our voices to demand action from our state and municipal elected officials and the current & future owners of Barrington Mews. Sign this petition to ensure our loved ones can continue to live with dignity and respect in the community they call home.