Senator Fazio’s Statement Thanking Gov. Lamont for H.B. 5002 Veto

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) released the following statement in response to Governor Lamont Vetoing H.B. 5002:

“I am glad to hear of the governor’s last-minute veto to H.B. 5002, which several of my colleagues and I called for as soon as it passed the Senate and tens of thousands across the state petitioned the governor’s office for. This should never have been in question. H.B. 5002 was a historic attempt to undermine local control of decision-making for towns and cities. Local control and home rule are time-honored principles in this state that make our communities stronger and better.

As I urged the governor personally last week, we should veto this bill not only because it is bad policy but also because we can still find common ground by bringing Democrats and Republicans to the table to pass a compromise that reforms 8-30g, respects local control, and finds reforms that increase housing affordability and availability. I stand ready to work with anyone and everyone to do that. Let’s finally take up the work of protecting our towns, cities, and state.”