Governor Christie’s Affordable Housing Plan

In an announcement made on May 13, 2010, Governor Chris Christie outlined a plan for affordable housing that will abolish the 25 year old Council on Affordable Housing and transfer control for housing plans to local authorities, with review by the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”). According to Acting DCA Commissioner Lori Grifa, “Unfortunately, the Council on Affordable Housing has often times been more burden than benefit to the point that New Jersey as a whole has fallen far short of its affordable housing goals … The Governor’s new affordable housing plan is a fresh approach that gives more control and flexibility to local governments while limiting state involvement. Ultimately, this plan will result in more affordable housing units being built in communities across the state.”

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