PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday joined state officials and housing advocates at the Statehouse to unveil a 15-bill housing package, a continuation of Smith Hill efforts to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage and expand upon previous legislative efforts. Shekarchi had a message to those who oppose new housing development. “Change is
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why were the ridiculously high property taxes not mentioned?
please explain how that is not part of the decision process when deciding if it is a viable reason to invest in development by the private sector.
We do know that property developers are the biggest philanthropists in the state, but I think they need some incentive to not raise rents based on increased property taxes.
but what do I know? Please educate me.