Time to get political

[Donna Martinez]

Are you aware of the organization initiated this week in New York to address grievances against AirBnB's illegal VR offerings? Share Better (http://www.sharebetter.org/) is spending $3 million on a campaign (in a format similar to AirBnB's marketing campaign) that highlights illegal conversions and evictions, as well as quality of life issues for residents living near short-term rental units. Share Better includes a who’s who of City Council members, State Senators, and State Assembly Members, as well as New York City Public Advocate Tish James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. It’s receiving financial backing from its members, which include representatives of the hotel industry and hospitality workers’ unions.

Thinking it would be a riot if AirBnB joined ShareBetter to show they are hoping to improve Quality and legal VRs

http://skift.com/2014/09/12/new-york-community-and-political-leaders-target-airbnbs-marketing-machine/