HOUSE SPEAKER JILL KROWINSKI STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S VETO OF S.79
At a time when Vermont is experiencing a severe housing crisis, the Governor’s veto of S.79 sets us backwards, not forward in solving the problem. S.79 would have invested in affordable housing, expanded home ownership to more Vermonters, and provided resources to improve the health and safety of rental properties across the state.
The need for housing in our state has never been greater. We need housing to support our most vulnerable Vermonters and affordable homes for our working families. We know that businesses, both big and small, continue to try and attract workers, they have cited a major roadblock being the availability of housing.
This bill was crafted to create equitable solutions to our housing crisis, in supporting both renters and landlords, and it passed with broad support from community and business organizations across Vermont. I have said throughout my time as Speaker that we need to create a recovery plan that works for all Vermonters, and by vetoing this bill, the Governor has taken away resources from our goal of recovery.
Montpelier, Vt. - 7.2.2021