SPOA Makes the Case Against Rent Control at the State House and in the Media
On Tuesday, November 19, 2025, SPOA members turned out to voice opposition to rent control and TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, also known as tenant right of first refusal) at the Massachusetts State House and in the media. Tony Lopes and Shlomo Pinkas provided verbal and written testimony before the legislature about rent control and TOPA, while Chris Lehman addressed the rent control ballot measure exclusively with the televised news.
Below you will find a written transcript of SPOA's testimony before the Massachusetts legislature, as well as televised news coverage of the event. You will also find links to SPOA's separate interviews with CBS News and Boston 25 News.
by Tony Lopes and Amir Shahsavari
