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Fairfield County Talks Housing

Housing Advocacy 101

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So you're passionate about housing and you want to do something about it. What now? Speakers from statewide advocacy groups will share best practices for housing advocacy during this Fairfield County Talks Housing conversation. 

Advocacy could mean talking to your neighbors about housing, putting a sign on your lawn or in your window, or showing up a town Planning & Zoning Committee meeting. This conversation will focus on how to communicate with state and local lawmakers and organize within your own community to help change laws around housing.

Before you join us, catch up by watching our 2025 Legislative Session Preview conversation from January.

Speakers

  • Luke Melonakos-Harrison, Vice President, CT Tenants Union
  • Pete Harrison, Connecticut Director, Regional Plan Association
  • Kirk Wesley, Senior Community Organizer and Outreach CoordinatorOpen Communities Alliance
  • Giselle Chavez, Housing Equity Organizer, Make the Road