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FSA Advocacy in Action - More Examples of our Work

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FSA advocated to fully exempt Social Security income from CT tax.
  • A letter campaign to (all) State legislators was conducted. 
  • A public position statement was released to Statewide/local newspapers; testimony was given in Hartford. 
  • A cost/benefit analysis was presented to State Finance Committee leaders. 
  • OUTCOME: Subsequent Legislature action was taken to broaden the exemption.
  • NOTE: FSA was instrumental in preserving this benefit and pension/annuity tax relief for middle income seniors during State budget reductions in 2019.

FSA has advocated for senior housing.
  • We testified in Hartford for more “affordable” senior housing opportunities.
  • We held a senior housing seminar at the Bigelow Center with developers, architects and planners to expedite “affordable” and “attainable” housing options in Fairfield.    
  • ​Our Housing Committee continually focuses on (1) improving the environment/process for senior housing and (2) improving the stock of senior-friendly units. 
  • We have now captured data that will enable us to better understand the Fairfield housing stock, seniors’ housing profiles, and their housing needs. 

FSA pursued relief from the CT "8-30g" law (that allows zoning to be skirted except for only serious health and safety issues).
  • We spoke at Legislative committees, lobbied legislators and coordinated a community letter writing campaign.  
  • OUTCOME: With assistance from our State legislators 8-30g was modified.

FSA has worked to improve senior/disabled tax relief (SDTR) programs.
  • We compiled data on senior income/demographic trends for the Town Committees on SDTR.
  • FSA has provided education and evaluated recommendations for change.

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