Statement from Executive Director Adam Gordon:
“Fair Share Housing Center congratulates Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Dale Caldwell on their election victory. We look forward to working with them and the members of the Assembly from both parties elected tonight to address the housing crisis facing New Jersey families.
“During the campaign, Governor-Elect Sherrill promised to tackle outdated zoning laws that block homes from being built, end diversions from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, expand support for first-time and first-generation homebuyers, and crack down on landlords who leave families facing unlivable conditions and discrimination. We look forward to working with the Governor-Elect and her administration to focus on these critical objectives from day one.
“Thanks to New Jersey’s landmark new law streamlining the Mount Laurel Doctrine, far more towns than ever before are moving forward with creating affordable homes. These efforts are bolstering local economies, revitalizing under-utilized infrastructure, and ensuring that families of all incomes can thrive in our state. But with housing costs at record highs, now is the time for bold action to protect and expand on this progress — especially given the unprecedented federal budget cuts that threaten too many families with eviction and homelessness.
“Affordable housing benefits everyone — fueling our economy, keeping families together, and building stronger, more resilient communities across New Jersey. We look forward to partnering with Governor-Elect Sherrill to ensure that every New Jerseyan has a safe, affordable place to call home.”
Recent polling shows that overwhelming majorities of New Jersey voters want state policymakers to take action on housing costs. By wide margins, respondents favor building more homes over preserving local control (60%–26%) and support creating diverse housing options for people of different incomes over maintaining the preferences of current residents (62%–31%).
