In Support of LD 1940, An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws

by GrowSmart Maine | May 12, 2025 | 2025 Policy Action

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine On LDs 1940 and 1751 Modernizing Growth Management Law May 8, 2025   Senator Curry, Representative Gere, and Honorable Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development, My name is Nancy Smith, I live in...

In support of LD 1450, An Act Regarding the Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Planning for Ag

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1450, An Act Regarding the Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program May 6, 2025   Senator Talbot-Ross Representative Pluecker, and Honorable Members of the Joint Standing  Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and...

In support of LD 128, An Act to Support Permitting of Certain Multifamily Housing Developments Under the Site Location of Development Laws

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Smart Growth

Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 128, An Act to Support Permitting of Certain Multifamily Housing Developments Under the Site Location of Development Laws March 11, 2025   Senator Curry, Representative Gere, and Members of the...

In support of LD 1245, An Act to Create a Fund to Spread Awareness of Maine’s Working Waterfronts

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Smart Growth

Testimony of Joe Oliva, Outreach and Communications Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1245, An Act to Create a Fund to Spread Awareness of Maine’s Working Waterfronts May 2, 2025   Senator Curry, Representative Gere, and Honorable Members of the...

In support of LD 1464, An Act To Provide For An Alternative Municipal Property Tax Assessment Rate

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Policy Action

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1464, An Act To Provide For An Alternative Municipal Property Tax Assessment Rate May 1, 2025   Senator Grohoski, Representative Cloutier, and Honorable Members of the Joint Standing  Committee on Taxation, My name is...

In support of LD 1632 An Act to Provide Incentives and Amend Laws Regarding Access to Protect Rural Highway Capacity and Promote Long-term Economic Development

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Policy Action

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1632 An Act to Provide Incentives and Amend Laws Regarding Access to Protect Rural Highway Capacity and Promote Long-term Economic Development May 1, 2025   Senator Nangle, Representative Crafts, and Honorable Members...

In support of LD 1756 An Act To Establish A Statewide Transportation Project Selection Prioritization Process

by GrowSmart Maine | May 7, 2025 | 2025 Policy Action

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1756 An Act To Establish A Statewide Transportation Project Selection Prioritization Process May 1, 2025   Senator Nangle, Representative Crafts, and Honorable Members of the Joint Standing Committee on...

Neither For Nor Against LD 1272, An Act To Address The Housing Crisis By Reducing Barriers To Building More Accessory Dwelling Units

by GrowSmart Maine | Apr 30, 2025 | 2025 Smart Growth

Testimony of GrowSmart Maine  in neither for nor against LD 1272, An Act To Address The Housing Crisis By Reducing Barriers To Building More Accessory Dwelling Units  April 29, 2025  VIEW PDF VERSION HERE Senator Curry, Representative Gere, and Honorable Members of...

In Support of LD 1246 Resolve, Directing The Department Of Economic And Community Development To Convene A Working Group To Review The Process Of Setting Impact Fees

by GrowSmart Maine | Apr 29, 2025 | 2025 Smart Growth

Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1246, Resolve, Directing The Department Of Economic And Community Development To Convene A Working Group To Review The Process Of Setting Impact Fees April 22, 2025   Senator Curry, Representative...

In Support of LD 1247 In Support An Act to Restrict Municipal Ordinance Requirements Regarding Housing Developments

by GrowSmart Maine | Apr 29, 2025 | 2025 Policy Action

Testimony of Joe Oliva, Communications and Outreach Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1247, An Act to Restrict Municipal Ordinance Requirements Regarding Housing Developments April 25, 2025   Senator Curry, Representative Gere, and Honorable Members of...