UpdatedMon, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:04 am ET
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April 19, 2021
Chair of the Housing Committee Representative Brandon McGee (D-Windsor/Hartford) held a press conference regarding racial equity and fairness in housing with Representative Geraldo Reyes (D-Waterbury), Chair of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, Melissa Marichal, advocate from CT Fair Housing, Justin Farmer, Hampden Legislative Councilman, and Stephen Poland, advocate from Central Connecticut Democratic Socialists of America.
Connecticut s three largest metropolitan areas are among the top 70 most segregated areas in the country.The pandemic has only exacerbated housing inequity in Connecticut as the housing market has become increasingly competitive, while many individuals in underserved communities are struggling to pay rent.