By Sentinel Staff

Connecticut’s debate over statewide housing mandates has unfolded over five legislative sessions, multiple public hearings, two major policy frameworks, and hundreds of hours of testimony from residents, planners, and local officials. The path began with early efforts to reshape zoning authority through initiatives such as Work Live Ride and the Fair Share housing model. It moved through the broad provisions of HB 5002 and, ultimately, reached its next turning point in November with the passage of HB 8002 during a special session.

In towns across Connecticut, where concerns about infrastructure, local governance, and fiscal responsibility have driven public engagement, many residents said they watched each new bill reappear in revised form despite the same consistent ob

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