Sen. Russ Huxtable
Represents the 6th District, covering Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach.
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Everyone has a role to play when it comes to advancing gender equity. In honor of the start of Women's History Month, be sure to join my colleagues from the Delaware Women's Caucus in Dover on March 12 for this important conversation. RSVP HERE: bit.ly/4rExB30
At a time where there is a crucial need for affordable housing, we must take an all-hands approach and utilize the best practices at our disposal. In Sussex County, that rings especially true as we experience rapid growth that demands proactive planning. Through my Senate Joint Resolution 8, jurisdictions could apply for free technical assistance to modernize their municipal zoning and land-use policies with a goal to bolster their affordable housing stock. Today, I’m proud to acknowledge that several jurisdictions in our county were awarded that assistance through the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)'s pilot program: Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford, Rehoboth Beach, and Sussex County.
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I recently joined Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall and Rep. Alonna Berry at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast to discuss the policy issues impacting our communities and local economy. I was proud to highlight my ongoing work to spur affordable housing development by giving local governments the tools they need to plan for smart growth.
We also discussed the potential impacts of decoupling our state tax code from the federal system and the importance of considering changes through the lens of working families and small businesses. I continue to hear concerns from local employers about the effects of the Trump Administration’s widespread tariffs, which have raised costs and created widespread uncertainty.
These discussions are valuable to our progress, and I will continue to prioritize affordability while working to tackle the issues most pertinent to our communities.