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SUMMARY:MEREDA Morning Menu - Housing Policy at a Crossroads: State Solutions for Statewide Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 8\, 2026\, for a critical conversation about the future of housing in our State. As municipal resistance threatens to undermine recent statewide housing initiatives\, we're at a pivotal moment that demands clarity\, collaboration\, and action.This refresher event will explore where we've been and where we're headed in housing policy examining the essential role state leadership must play in addressing our housing crisis. We'll discuss how local pushback is stalling desperately needed projects\, why statewide problems require statewide solutions\, and most importantly\, how advocates and concerned citizens can effectively engage both local and state leaders to advance meaningful legislative reform.Whether you're a housing advocate\, policy professional\, or community member concerned about our housing future\, this event will equip you with insights and strategies to move the conversation forward. Our expert panelists will include Erik Jorgensen\, Senior Director of Government Relations & Communications at MaineHousing\, Jennifer Hawkins\, President & CEO at Avesta Housing\, and Beth Frazier\, Partner at Pierce Atwood\, LLP will be moderating the program.Register Here -- https://mereda.org/events/mereda-morning-menu-040826/This event is Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on April 8\, 2026\, for a critical conversation about the future of housing in our State. As municipal resistance threatens to undermine recent statewide housing initiatives\, we&rsquo\;re at a pivotal moment that demands clarity\, collaboration\, and action.
This refresher event will explore where we&rsquo\;ve been and where we&rsquo\;re headed in housing policy&mdash\;examining the essential role state leadership must play in addressing our housing crisis. We&rsquo\;ll discuss how local pushback is stalling desperately needed projects\, why statewide problems require statewide solutions\, and most importantly\, how advocates and concerned citizens can effectively engage both local and state leaders to advance meaningful legislative reform.
Whether you&rsquo\;re a housing advocate\, policy professional\, or community member concerned about our housing future\, this event will equip you with insights and strategies to move the conversation forward. \;Our expert panelists will include \;Erik Jorgensen\, \;Senior Director of Government Relations &\; Communications at MaineHousing\, Jennifer Hawkins\, President &\; CEO at Avesta Housing\, and Beth Frazier\, Partner at Pierce Atwood\, LLP will be moderating the program.
Register Here -- \;https://mereda.org/events/mereda-morning-menu-040826/
This event is Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.
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