state issue
Housing
What is happening?
Zoning, rent rules, housing supply, and development approvals are largely local and state decisions.
Why does it matter?
Who sits on your planning board, council, and in the statehouse shapes affordability and neighborhood growth.
Who has the power?
Government level
Municipal · County · State
Offices
Mayor · City Council · Planning Board · State Legislature · Governor
Authority has limits. Matching your concern to the correct office prevents wasted attention on races that cannot decide the outcome you care about.
Which elections matter?
What do candidates say?
Chris LeeCandidate-provided statement
Support missing-middle housing near transit with neighborhood design standards.
Campaign housing note · Updated 2025-06-20