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Speaker Schultz urges partnership with cities on housing, transit and gas-tax reform
Summary
Speaker of the House Mike Schultz told the League meeting he opposes wholesale preemption of local land use, urged collaboration to boost starter-home supply, highlighted transit investments and proposed broadening the gas-tax base to lower pump prices while preserving local distributions.
Speaker of the House Mike Schultz addressed nearly 250 online attendees and a full room at the Senate Building, urging collaboration between state and local officials on housing, transportation and fiscal policy.
"I have never been in favor of preemptions, just for the record," Schultz said, adding he supports working with cities to find local solutions rather than blanket state takeover of zoning decisions.
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