HatCityBLOG EXCLUSIVE: Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi details opposition towards HB 5002 housing omnibus bill

Earlier today, while attending Gov. Lamont's end-of-session press conference at the State Capitol, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi, during which he detailed his opposition to the recently passed housing omnibus bill.

There has been a historic bipartisan backlash against the bill, with a diverse group of state lawmakers, mayors, First Selectpersons, and land-use board members from both sides of the political aisle expressing their dissatisfaction with the package.

In Ridgefield, Democratic State Representatives Aimee Berger-Girvalo and Savet Constantine, who represent Ridgefield, New Canaan, and Wilton, joined their colleagues from Greater Danbury in opposing a bill that significantly restricts public participation and local control over housing matters in communities across the state. However, Ridgefield's State Senators Julie Kushner and Ceci Maher voted in favor of this controversial bill.

NOTE: If you’re an elected official or member of the land-use board in the Greater Danbury community and wish to offer your take on HB 5002, reach out to me via Messenger, email at hatcityblog@yahoo.com, or phone/text the HatCityBLOG hotline at (203) 885-7694. THIS IS A VERY FAST AND DEVELOPING STORY…