The high cost of housing not only dampens our ability to increase our tax base by growing our state’s population, it also severely strains existing low- and moderate-income households. Creating more housing and making housing more affordable is the most powerful way to grow our economy.
Kiley Gosselin
Posted inCT Viewpoints
With an eviction crisis looming, no ‘mission accomplished’ for Connecticut
When Gov. Ned Lamont gave his last televised COVID-19 briefing, he cautioned against declaring victory over the pandemic prematurely – analogous to George W. Bush’s infamous “Mission Accomplished” speech, delivered before the majority of the Second Iraq War’s casualties had occurred. Now, just a few weeks later, Connecticut finds itself at a similar crossroads when it comes to housing.