Letter to Legislative Leadership about Maine's Affordability Housing Crisis

In April, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, alongside more than 20 leading business associations, economic groups, and regional chambers from across the state, sent a unified letter to legislative leaders urging immediate action on Maine’s affordability housing crisis.
 
When more than 20 leading organizations align behind a unified message to lawmakers, it shows just how critical — and widely felt — Maine’s housing challenges are.
 
This letter outlines a focused, bipartisan slate of recommendations that are both actionable and aligned with the independent analysis presented to the Legislature earlier this session. The breadth of support speaks volumes: economic and workforce development leaders across industries and regions agree that Maine’s housing shortage is one of the most serious threats to the state’s economy.
 
You can read the letter below. 

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