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Irving candidates differ on housing approach as city faces high renter share
Summary
Candidates at the forum acknowledged Irving's large renter population and debated solutions: some pushed for more multifamily housing and use of city-owned parcels for affordable development; others emphasized protecting single-family neighborhoods and promoting homeownership programs.
Housing and affordability were recurring themes at the League of Women Voters forum. Candidates agreed the city needs more housing but differed on the best mix and the role of policy.
"We need more houses in general," Anthony Stanford said, describing demand as the main price driver. Matt Varble and other candidates emphasized…
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