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<DIV>Hi All, This bill is major and worth following. Obviously
if anyone can and wishes to attend as outlined below, please
do. MG</DIV>
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From: mterry@islandinstitute.org<BR>To: mterry@islandinstitute.org,
cwolff@islandinstitute.org, dsdamon@panax.com, MLangell@maine.rr.com,
twomacs@tdstelme.net, jcampbell@camdennational.com, cwc@ceimaine.org,
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lshields@sad7.k12.me.us<BR>CC: sperkins@islandinstitute.org,
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kcollins@islandinstitute.org, kcollins@islandinstitute.org,
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MSBLegislature@burgessadv.com, kallen@islandinstitute.org<BR>Sent: 3/18/2009
3:59:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time<BR>Subj: Housing Bill Bond Press Conference
& Hearing<BR></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Greetings,<BR><BR>I am writing to update you on Bill LD 774 to
create affordable energy efficient housing stock that is before the
legislature. Both the press conference and hearing have been scheduled
for next week. These two events are a big opportunity to impact the
process and show support for the bill.<BR><BR>Press
conference:<BR><BR>Tuesday, March 24th at 11am at the Welcome Center at the
State House. President Mitchell and others will be speaking to the need for
affordable, energy efficient housing as well as jobs for the construction
sector. Maine Affordable Housing Coalition will release Professor Charles
Colgan\u2019s analysis of the economic impacts of our proposal.<BR><BR>Public
Hearing on LD 774:<BR><BR>Wednesday, March 25th at 1pm in Room 211 of the
Cross State Office Building, behind the State House. President Mitchell,
Professor Colgan, and a number of people speaking to economic development,
energy efficiency and affordable housing concerns will provide testimony to
the committee in a session that will likely last for about two hours. The
hearing is before the Joint Select Committee on Maine\u2019s Energy
Future.<BR><BR>The bill, An Act To Create Jobs and Improve Energy Efficiency
through the Transformation of Maine's Housing Stock LD 774, can be viewed
at: <A
title=http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280031487
href="http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280031487">http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280031487</A>.<BR><BR>The
purpose of the bill is to preserve and create jobs for Maine workers, and
transform Maine\u2019s housing stock, through a strategic combination of new
construction, renovation and weatherization activities. Increase the supply of
housing that is affordable, energy-efficient and convenient to jobs and
services.<BR><BR>There are three central goals within this bill:<BR><BR>1.
Economic Stimulus \u2013 Create jobs for Maine workers now, when they are most
needed, and increase economic activity to bolster declining state
revenues.<BR><BR>2. Energy Efficiency \u2013 Reduce Maine\u2019s carbon footprint, lower
dependence on foreign oil, and ease household budgets.<BR><BR>3. Affordable
Housing \u2013 Substantially increase the supply of housing that is affordable,
safe, appropriately sized, and located near jobs and
services.<BR> <BR>As each of you have
limited time, if you can attend only one of the events, attending the press
conference is likely to have the most impact. You are all welcome to
attend the hearing but you should be aware it will be a long process of
testimony in a full room. <BR><BR>If you are able to attend the press
conference, the hearing, or both, please let me know so that I can coordinate
with MAHC. Please email or call should you have
questions.<BR><BR>Best,<BR><BR>Mary<BR><BR>Mary K. Terry<BR>Casco Bay
Affordable Housing
Fellow<BR>marykterry@gmail.com<BR>mterry@islandinstitute.org<BR>207-221-2507<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></FONT></P></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></FONT></DIV></FONT><DIV CLASS="aol_ad_footer" ID="6a6df035ecb89ef15372a01ccdb52f57"><br/><font style="color:black;font:normal 10pt arial,san-serif;"> <hr style="margin-top:10px"/>Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? <a href="http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001">Make dinner for $10 or less</a>.</font></DIV></BODY></HTML>