Local Control Over Zoning and Housing
Read Nick’s 5-point plan on housing.
Nick believes that communities should have the autonomy to make their own housing decisions through local zoning. He will be a champion in the State Senate to protect local control for our towns.
State housing policy works best when policymakers support towns through carrots, not sticks and when decisions are made bottom-up not top-down. Nick was Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Lamont when the administration secured $800 million in new funding to support building new housing across the state. Funding like this paired with support from the Connecticut Department of Housing is exactly the kind of collaborative approach the state should be taking to help towns meet their housing goals.
Nick will be an ally to our municipal leaders, advocating for their respective housing plans. It is the role of state leaders to champion the housing visions of our towns rather than impose top-down policies that result in over-development.
Nick believes that Section 8-30g of the CT General Statutes has failed and resulted in developers being able to construct large apartment complexes without sufficient town input and collaboration. He advocates for amending 8-30g to facilitate a more cooperative process that aligns with the specific needs of towns.
As State Senator, Nick will support the execution and implementation of the Affordable Housing Plans of Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan. These local plans align with Nick’s vision for our district. This includes balancing new development with sustainability, managing infrastructure issues like aging sewers and traffic congestion, and protecting open spaces and historic districts. Bringing together public and private organizations, as well as ensuring public engagement, are critical to the housing decision-making process.
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