Housing Panel Defends Trust Fund, Pauses Ordinance Work
The Madison Affordable Housing Committee defended its proposed trust fund against resident skepticism and welcomed a new member Wednesday.
Other Committee · Meeting of October 21, 2026
MADISON — The Madison Affordable Housing Committee defended its proposed trust fund against resident skepticism and welcomed a new member Wednesday. Resident Jeff Dallas questioned why the town needed "a separate fund to be managed" rather than funding projects as line items; the committee's chair countered that only a dedicated fund can accept outside donations and negotiate with developers under Connecticut's 8-30g statute, which lets builders bypass local zoning if 25 percent of units are affordable. Members said 92 percent of Madison's housing is single-family.
The committee approved its September 16 minutes unanimously but reported no action on the trust fund ordinance, saying the town is holding off on "controversial topics" until after the municipal election. Liaison Jen Gordon said a town survey was delayed for the same reason.
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Source: the Other Committee meeting of October 21, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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