The General Assembly continued its efforts to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis and ensure everyone in our state has a safe, affordable place to call home. We approved a sweeping package of bills aimed at removing barriers to new housing, and invested millions to support housing development and assist those experiencing homelessness. We also banned rental application fees, which can present a real financial hurdle for many renters. I was especially proud of legislation that I sponsored in partnership with RI Housing and Representative Leonela Felix to protect, and make permanent, the foreclosure mediation program - which provides important protections for homeowners who may have fallen behind on their payments.
The photo was taken at the community celebration where Festival Field was renamed Sunset Hill. When I was first elected, Festival Field was in abhorrent condition. One of the first calls I made after my first election was to RI Housing to get help in protecting the affordable housing and improving the conditions. RI Housing worked with the new owners, Fairstead, and now the entire property has been renovated and modernized. And, the affordable housing status of the property has been preserved for another generation. Being able to participate in the renaming community celebration was an incredibly rewarding experience.
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