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Brunswick council adopts resolution backing LD 1829 on housing density
Summary
The Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution regarding LD 1829, which would amend state laws on housing density; councilors discussed the measure before voting 9–0 in favor of the resolution.
The Brunswick Town Council voted Feb. 17 to adopt a resolution regarding LD 1829, state legislation described in the packet as "An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density."
Principal Planner James Dealaman introduced the proposed resolution and answered questions from councilors. Councilor Steve Weems moved adoption and Councilor James Ecker seconded. Councilors Richard Ellis, Steve Weems, James Ecker, Jennifer Hicks, Ramona Thieme and Chair Nathan MacDonald spoke during debate. The motion carried with nine yeas and the resolution will be attached to the permanent record.
The resolution expresses the council's position on LD 1829 as presented in the meeting packet; a copy of the adopted resolution will be included in the Town's permanent meeting records.
