AUGUSTA - Members of the Legislature's Housing Working Group will host an in-person press conference on Tuesday, April 27 at 11 a.m. to discuss the urgency of addressing Maines housing crisis. The press conference will be held outside of the Maine State House in Augusta.
Members who will speak include Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, Rep. Victoria Morales, D-South Portland, and Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport. They will be joined by housing advocates and members of the public to discuss the housing situation in Maine and current legislative proposals related to housing affordability, housing availability and emergency shelters.
Members of the press who would like to attend must RSVP, socially distance and wear a mask or face covering.
WHAT: Press conference on Maines housing crisis
- Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth
- Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston
- Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport
- Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland
- Rep. Victoria Morales, D-South Portland
- Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport
- Courtney Allen, Maine Recovery Advocacy Project
- Craig Saddlemire, Raise-Op Housing Cooperative
- Kathy Rondone, Augusta resident
WHEN: Tuesday, April 27 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Outside of the Maine State House in Augusta, between the State House and the Burton M. Cross Building
HOW TO RSVP: If you plan to attend the press conference, please email Jackie Merrill by Tuesday, April 27 at 8:00 a.m.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Cloutier, Gere, Kessler, Morales, Sachs], c. 812-1111
Lisa Haberzettl [Carney], c. 251-3548