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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the White House for a second time, arriving with mock newspaper front pages and pitching a housing plan; Trump smiled in a viral photo-op, sparking online memes and discussion about Mamdani's strategy and the Trump–Mamdani dynamic.
Voters in Milton, Massachusetts rejected a state-mandated zoning plan that would have allowed for the construction of up to 2,400 new homes in the town, highlighting a sharp divide among residents. The plan, aimed at addressing the housing crisis in Greater Boston, was opposed by many who felt it would unfairly burden certain neighborhoods and lead to increased traffic. The rejection has raised questions about compliance with the state's housing law and sparked debate about the role of government in local zoning decisions.
After Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, state Sen. Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris criticized her housing plan, which aims to create incentives for localities to build more housing units. Hochul publicly shamed the Legislature for not approving her expansive housing plan last year and is now pushing for a new proposal driven by incentives and tax abatement programs. However, legislators argue that last year's goals were too ambitious, and Hochul's top policy advisor on housing, Michah Lasher, announced his candidacy for a state Assembly seat, potentially impacting the governor's proposal development.
Salt Lake City officials are close to adopting a new housing plan that aims to add 10,000 new housing units over the next five years, with at least 2,000 of those being set aside for deeply affordable housing. The plan also seeks to increase housing stability by assisting 10,000 low-income households annually and to build equitable and fair housing through about 1,000 homeownership opportunities for low- to-moderate-income households. The city's housing officials project that the city will gain more than 6,000 new residents over the next five years as it continues to grow.