Politics & Government
Rep. Harding, Dunn to Hold Press Conference on Affordable Housing Issues
Friday's press conference will be held at the Brookfield Town Hall to discuss housing issues in relation to affordable housing statutes.
BROOKFIELD, CT – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) and Brookfield First Selectman Stephen Dunn will host a press conference on Friday at the Brookfield Town Hall to discuss housing issues, according to a release.
The press conference is open to media and the public and will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, in Room 133.
The tentative date for a legislative public hearing regarding the 8-30g housing statute is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 by the Housing Committee at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Rep. Harding said in a statement that he would like to inform and prepare the public, and encourage them to testify in favor of modifying or eliminating 8-30g when the hearing is held on or around this date.
For detailed information about Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute, click here.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding testimonies sent from the office of State Rep. Steve Harding:
Who can testify at a public hearing?
Anyone and everyone are welcome to testify at a public hearing. This is an important part of the democratic process.
What are the guidelines for giving public testimony?
Public testimony must be three minutes or less and may be in support of or in opposition to a proposed bill. Testimony may be read from written notes or spoken informally. Written testimony will be entered into the CGA website for a permanent record, so I do advise submitting written testimony. After you testify, the committee members may ask you questions.
How long should testimony be?
Testimony should take no longer than three minutes to be presented. Extra time may be given if questions are asked by committee members. Be prepared to answer such questions from committee members. Additional information may also be submitted for the public record.
Should I bring copies of my testimony?
Written testimony is not required but is recommended. If you bring written testimony, you must bring a copy for every committee member (this number varies by committee– visit the CGA website for lists of Committee Members). Your testimony can also be submitted electronically by contacting each committee in advance for the correct email address.
What if I can’t attend in person?
Written testimony can be submitted to the committee for consideration even if you are unable to testify in Hartford.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/yourvoice.asp
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