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Ward 5 candidates support mixed strategies on affordable housing; trust fund and inclusionary zoning cited
Summary
Candidates at the forum endorsed a mix of production and tenant protections, cited the city’s inclusionary zoning and affordable housing trust fund, and proposed local tenant resources and wraparound services.
At the LCTV Ward 5 forum, candidates described affordable housing as a central challenge and said the city should combine new construction, tenant protections and wraparound services to keep long-term residents in place.
Why it matters: Candidates said Lynn’s housing affordability must reflect local incomes, not comparisons to higher-cost cities. They linked housing stability to workforce…
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