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Lawmakers seek public comment about housing issues in Vermont

Public hearing on Feb. 16 will be streamed on YouTube
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 — Issue 702

MONTPELIER — The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs and the House Committee on General and Housing will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 16, starting at 5 p.m.

The committees will hear testimony concerning the state of housing in Vermont.

The hearing takes place in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building at 109 State St. It will be available to watch live on YouTube at bit.ly/702-housing-hearing.

Written testimony is encouraged and can be submitted at [email protected] or mailed to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs, in care of Scott Moore, 133 State St., Montpelier, VT 05633.

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