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Committee discusses state housing bill veto, local impacts and possible bipartisan letter
Summary
Members reviewed Gov. Ned Lamont's veto of HB 5002, discussed likely special session outcomes, flagged local concerns including parking rules, fee-shifting and prevailing wage implications, and agreed to draft a bipartisan statement for state legislators.
The New Canaan Affordable Housing Committee discussed Governor Ned Lamont’s veto of HB 5002 and the likely statutory and practical implications for the town’s affordable housing plans, and members agreed to draft a bipartisan statement to state legislators outlining local concerns.
Committee members said the governor’s veto will send housing legislation back to the legislature in a special session, and they noted public remarks from the governor emphasizing issues such as proposed parking exemptions for developments under 24 units and the inclusion of a "fair share" requirement. The committee identified several provisions that concern municipalities: a proposed…
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