HARTFORD – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statements today in response to Governor Lamont’s veto of House Bill 5002.
“We are deeply disappointed that Governor Lamont has chosen to veto the most comprehensive effort to tackle Connecticut’s urgent housing crisis. Connecticut cannot create jobs, lower costs, and attract businesses without building more housing.
“Democratic and Republican governors across the country, like Florida, Texas, California, and Montana, understand the need to cut red tape and increase housing supply. Many of those chief executives take the lead on housing initiatives because they understand how critical these measures are to the local economy. At our State Capitol, undue weight is placed on the opinions of some municipal officials who do not think beyond the borders of their own communities, rather than on the needs of families seeking housing.
“We have collaborated with Governor Lamont on many issues, including this bill, and we look forward to a continued partnership. The Governor earnestly believes he can get municipal officials and their interest groups to agree to a strong bill. When that happens, we look forward to seeing the proposal.
“We will continue to stand strong on addressing housing. The families in the state are counting on us. We will break through as we must for the future of our state.”
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