Fazio's Housing Grand Bargain | Hartford News

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio is pitching a bold “grand bargain” on housing reform, aiming to balance state oversight with local control — a strategy designed to win over suburban voters wary of Democratic overreach. He’s targeting the decades-old 8-30g statute, which he says stifles development, by proposing state-guided zoning changes in exchange for towns that actively promote housing growth. His plan would streamline permitting, reduce costs for developers, and offer legal relief to communities willing to embrace new housing zones — all while framing himself as a pragmatic deal-maker. But with polling showing housing affordability as the top concern — not local autonomy — Fazio’s emphasis on preserving town control may miss the mark with voters most affected by soaring prices.

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