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Yrarrázaval was instrumental in pushing for policies in the densely populated Logan and Lacy neighborhoods to address lead contamination. They are two of the oldest neighborhoods in the city whose residents are predominantly Latino. In pushing for the environmental policies, she also pushed for the inclusion of a clause to prevent rent hikes so residents can stay in their homes.
“A luxury project, it doesn't benefit the low or extremely low income residents that we have in that area,” she said.