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Analyzing CT lawmakers political will amid an affordable housing deadlock

FILE: Multi-family housing in Hartford.
Ryan Caron King
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FILE: Multi-family housing in Hartford.

Legislation seeking to address ϳԹ’s affordable housing crisis was vetoed earlier this year by Gov. Ned Lamont. But, the proposal could soon come back in a special session. 

If it does, state lawmakers face a question: can they craft an affordable housing plan that satisfies both the governor and local leaders? 

Opponents of the original bill say it was pushing quotas on cities and towns. Local leaders said it hampered their ability to make planning and zoning decisions.

But supporters say the law was a ” forward in a state plagued by high rents and too little housing. 

Today on The Wheelhouse, what’s next for affordable housing legislation in ϳԹ?

GUESTS:

  • , majority leader, CT House Democrats
  • , Republican representing Easton, Fairfield, Newtown
  • Abby Brone, housing reporter, ϳԹ
  • children's issues and housing reporter, ϳԹ Mirror
  • , investigative reporter, CT Insider

The Wheelhouse is available as a podcast on , , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

Frankie Graziano is the host of 'The Wheelhouse,' focusing on how local and national politics impact the people of ϳԹ.