Ballot Question #2 puts affordable housing at risk in Massachusetts.

40B Statute is essential at protecting the building of affordable housing in all communities.  This proposed ballot initiative would repeal this affordable housing law, the single most effective tool in creating affordable housing in the state.  This law allows the development of affordable housing in communities that really need it, often providing the only new development for housing for seniors, teachers, and other municipal workers who could not otherwise live in those communities.  JALSA is part of a large coalition working to save that statute.

An Interfaith Petition is now available for leaders of different faith communities.  We stand together against efforts to repeal the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Law, a critical means of expanding affordable housing opportunities for thousands of people who need it.

Housing is a basic human need.  The Massachusetts Affordable Housing Law, also known as Chapter 40B, has created affordable homes for tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents.  Seniors, working families, veterans, and people with disabilities are just a few examples of people who need more affordable options to own or rent a home.  Without this law, fewer people will be able to attain an affordable home to serve as a foundation for human dignity, health and well-being.

Social justice and the dignity of all persons are fundamental values for communities of faith and they call us to speak out:  All people should have the opportunity to live in affordable, safe housing.  We stand in solidarity to protect the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Law and invite members of all faiths to join us and Vote ‘No’ against repealing this critical law on Question Two in November.

Interfaith Leaders: You may sign onto the interfaith letter by going  directly to the website: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/protectaffordablehousing/

General Volunteer Support: You may volunteer to help work on this campaign by signing up on the Protect Affordable Housing website directly or calling the JALSA office, 617-227-3000.