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From: gpayne@avestahousing.org<BR>To: gpayne@avestahousing.org<BR>Sent:
7/15/2011 12:02:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time<BR>Subj: MAHC Blue Ribbon
Commission bill signed into law<BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">MAHC members
and friends:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We have great
news to share: Governor LePage has signed LD 841, the Blue Ribbon Commission
bill proposed by the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, into law.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We proposed
this legislation because we believe that the time is right to take a fresh
look at the status of affordable housing in Maine, consider creative ideas
implemented in other states, and make recommendations for future action to
help ensure that Maine people with low and moderate income have access to
quality, affordable homes. The Commission will bring together experts in the
housing field, state agencies and legislators to identify solutions to Maine\u2019s
housing problems.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Given new
leadership in Augusta, new state and federal budget challenges, and a new
focus on addressing the rising costs and regulatory burdens that impact the
housing development process in Maine, the Commission represents a great
opportunity for us to grow our voice in debates about the future of the issues
we care most about.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As you can see
from the attached copy of the bill, the Commission will submit its report to
the Legislature, along with any recommendations for specific legislation, no
later than February 15, 2012. We will be sure to discuss and review the
Commission\u2019s work in our meetings this fall, and hope to receive much input
from the membership as we help to shape the Commission\u2019s
agenda.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thanks to all
who contributed to the effort to win passage of the
bill.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Have a great
weekend,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Greg<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">Greg
Payne</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">Avesta
Housing/Maine Affordable Housing Coalition</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">307 Cumberland
Avenue</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">Portland, ME
04101</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">Phone: (207)
553-7777</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: blue">Fax: (207)
553-7778</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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