Mikie Sherrill: “I really appreciate the opportunity to speak to the subcommittee today about an issue that we all know to be incredibly…”

We’re doubling the number of new homes on state land. We’re investing tens of millions in affordable and workforce housing, and we’re getting shovels in the ground faster.

The will of the City’s voters should not be set aside in the manner proposed in the bill.

If there are areas where it has somehow swept people into its ambit who should not be there, then I am more than happy to work with the Legislature on specific carveouts for those groups.

Our investigation is ongoing, we will follow the facts wherever they lead, fix the problems we inherited, do it the right way, and hold those responsible accountable.