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Commission discusses HB 60, considers outreach to state senators over eviction changes
Summary
Commissioners discussed HB 60 (changes to eviction rules), expressed concern about local impacts on homelessness, and planned outreach to state lawmakers and a possible formal letter to the mayor and board.
Commissioners spent part of the meeting discussing HB 60, a state bill concerning eviction rules and “no‑cause” terminations. Members said the commission should engage the mayor and Manchester’s state delegation to press for amendments or triggers tied to local vacancy rates rather than an immediate, unconditional change.
Commission member Joe Wigert summarized the bill's effect: “This is essentially, it allows no cause eviction,” and commissioners said an unconditional change could worsen local homelessness unless phased or tied to a vacancy‑rate trigger. Participants discussed proposed trigger amendments that would only enact the bill’s protections if the local rental vacancy rate reached a specified threshold (speakers cited proposals in the transcript near 2.5%–3%).
Commissioners discussed next steps: contacting state senators Keith Murphy and Victoria Sullivan to explain local concerns, drafting a formal letter for the mayor and Board of Aldermen, and encouraging commissioners or residents to testify during public comment at the March 18 legislative or municipal hearing. Several members said they would pursue direct conversations with the delegation and that a letter to the mayor and full board could be prepared for formal consideration.
Commissioners noted existing materials from both proponents and opponents had already been circulated internally and that further review of pending amendments would be needed before finalizing any formal commission position.
