SPOA Housing Policy Series, Episode 5: How How Competition Fuels Housing Affordability

We are pleased to release Episode 5 of the SPOA Housing Policy Series, which is called "How Competition Fuels Housing Affordability."

We speak with Mr. Jay Ash, who was the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for Massachusetts under former Governor Charlie Baker. Also a former city manager of Chelsea, Jay serves as CEO of the nonprofit Massachusetts Competitive Partnership.

The discussion centers on the hostile business climate that has discouraged competition in Massachusetts, forcing people and businesses to other states with low taxes and less regulations. Among other threats to property owners, we discuss the controversial transfer tax proposal, while discussing energy policy and ways to encourage housing affordability by attracting people and businesses back to Massachusetts.

SPOA Vice President, Amir Shahsavari, moderates the discussion with panelists Demetrios Salpoglou (CEO, Boston Pads) and Allison Drescher (President, SPOA).

You can see the video by clicking the link below.

SPOA Housing Policy Series
Episode 5
How Competition Fuels Housing Affordability