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If only we moved forward to help seniors, families, single parents, people with disabilities, and people dreaming of home ownership with legislation that finally seeks to help them with their number one cost of living expense and provider safe, affordable places for everyone to call HOME.

If only.
June 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Curiously, the original graphic got pulled down, I presume because it expressed deep disappointment in Gov. Lamont.

So let me repost it here, because I am also deeply, deeply disappointed in Gov. Lamont.
June 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Today in Democrats shooting their states in the foot
Gov. Lamont says he will *veto* HB 5002, the broad housing bill proponents say would boost affordable housing in the state.

He says he hopes to see an amended version in a special session this fall.

“Veto to me means we can do a lot better.”
June 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Unlike many other areas of life, where the federal government plays a big role, here in Connecticut, we have 100% control over zoning, and the cost of meaningful changes are almost nothing,” said Erin Boggs, ED of Open Communities Alliance
CT housing proposal would require towns to zone for more units
The agenda of consortium Growing Together Connecticut also includes more money for homelessness services and a state-level child tax credit.
ctmirror.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Civil Rights Group Opposes New Canaan's Affordable Housing Moratorium ctnewsjunkie.com/2024/12/27/c...
Proud of my work at OCA on this important issue.
Civil Rights Group Opposes New Canaan's Affordable Housing Moratorium | CT News Junkie
A Connecticut-based civil rights organization has filed an intervenor brief in opposition to the state Department of Housing's decision to grant a moratorium on affordable housing to the town of New C...
ctnewsjunkie.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:51 AM