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April 29, 2026 - Palmerton, PA

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Touts Plan to Address Housing Costs at "Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets" Tour Stop in Carbon County

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents today in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvania's first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan.

Today's event was the latest stop on LG Davis' "Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets" tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administration's ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy.

"As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, I've seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania - with limited supply and few affordable options for young families," said LG Davis. "We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs."


List of Speakers:
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis
John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities
Susan Zeigler, administrator, Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
Robert Nicolella, executive director, Carbon County Housing Authority
Tom Campbell, director of housing initiatives, Pocono Mountains United Way
Linda Christman, president, Save Carbon County



Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Robert Nicolella, executive director, Carbon County Housing Authority, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Robert Nicolella, executive director, Carbon County Housing Authority, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Robert Nicolella, executive director, Carbon County Housing Authority, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Linda Christman, president, Save Carbon County, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...The housing needs of both seniors and young people are not being met with affordable options, said Linda Christman of Save Carbon County. Appropriate and affordable housing options for seniors can allow seniors to move out of their single-family homes and escape high property taxes and high maintenance costs. Those same single-family homes that are no longer viable for seniors can be starter homes for young families.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Linda Christman, president, Save Carbon County, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...The housing needs of both seniors and young people are not being met with affordable options, said Linda Christman of Save Carbon County. Appropriate and affordable housing options for seniors can allow seniors to move out of their single-family homes and escape high property taxes and high maintenance costs. Those same single-family homes that are no longer viable for seniors can be starter homes for young families.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Linda Christman, president, Save Carbon County, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...The housing needs of both seniors and young people are not being met with affordable options, said Linda Christman of Save Carbon County. Appropriate and affordable housing options for seniors can allow seniors to move out of their single-family homes and escape high property taxes and high maintenance costs. Those same single-family homes that are no longer viable for seniors can be starter homes for young families.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Campbell, director of housing initiatives, Pocono Mountains United Way, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."Across the country, home ownership is still most families' goal but rising home prices and big debts like school loans mean more people are looking for rental solutions until they can save for a home," said Tom Campbell of Community Development of the Poconos. "In less urban areas like Carbon County where apartments and townhomes aren't so common, that presents a problem. Updating mindsets about housing types and developing infrastructure like sewer systems are necessary to meet market demands and make sure there is adequate housing for people of all ages."<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Campbell, director of housing initiatives, Pocono Mountains United Way, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."Across the country, home ownership is still most families' goal but rising home prices and big debts like school loans mean more people are looking for rental solutions until they can save for a home," said Tom Campbell of Community Development of the Poconos. "In less urban areas like Carbon County where apartments and townhomes aren't so common, that presents a problem. Updating mindsets about housing types and developing infrastructure like sewer systems are necessary to meet market demands and make sure there is adequate housing for people of all ages."<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Campbell, director of housing initiatives, Pocono Mountains United Way, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."Across the country, home ownership is still most families' goal but rising home prices and big debts like school loans mean more people are looking for rental solutions until they can save for a home," said Tom Campbell of Community Development of the Poconos. "In less urban areas like Carbon County where apartments and townhomes aren't so common, that presents a problem. Updating mindsets about housing types and developing infrastructure like sewer systems are necessary to meet market demands and make sure there is adequate housing for people of all ages."<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tom Campbell, director of housing initiatives, Pocono Mountains United Way, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."Across the country, home ownership is still most families' goal but rising home prices and big debts like school loans mean more people are looking for rental solutions until they can save for a home," said Tom Campbell of Community Development of the Poconos. "In less urban areas like Carbon County where apartments and townhomes aren't so common, that presents a problem. Updating mindsets about housing types and developing infrastructure like sewer systems are necessary to meet market demands and make sure there is adequate housing for people of all ages."<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Zeigler, administrator, Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...Older adults want to stay in the community near their families, friends, doctors and churches, said Susan Zeigler, administrator of the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging. But when they can no longer manage their current residence, there are very few affordable downsizing options available to them. Carbon County Area Agency on Aging is doing everything we can to support our older adults in the current housing landscape. With appropriate housing infrastructure, our mission to help keep older adults safe in their own home would be more attainable.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Zeigler, administrator, Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...Older adults want to stay in the community near their families, friends, doctors and churches, said Susan Zeigler, administrator of the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging. But when they can no longer manage their current residence, there are very few affordable downsizing options available to them. Carbon County Area Agency on Aging is doing everything we can to support our older adults in the current housing landscape. With appropriate housing infrastructure, our mission to help keep older adults safe in their own home would be more attainable.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Zeigler, administrator, Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...Older adults want to stay in the community near their families, friends, doctors and churches, said Susan Zeigler, administrator of the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging. But when they can no longer manage their current residence, there are very few affordable downsizing options available to them. Carbon County Area Agency on Aging is doing everything we can to support our older adults in the current housing landscape. With appropriate housing infrastructure, our mission to help keep older adults safe in their own home would be more attainable.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Susan Zeigler, administrator, Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...Older adults want to stay in the community near their families, friends, doctors and churches, said Susan Zeigler, administrator of the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging. But when they can no longer manage their current residence, there are very few affordable downsizing options available to them. Carbon County Area Agency on Aging is doing everything we can to support our older adults in the current housing landscape. With appropriate housing infrastructure, our mission to help keep older adults safe in their own home would be more attainable.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Dowling, chair, Panther Valley Blueprint Communities, joins Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to hear from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan...The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy..."In Panther Valley, our four boroughs share many of the same housing challenges, and the issue isnt just building new units, said John Dowling, chair of Panther Valley Blueprint Communities. "Its making sure each community has the infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and investment needed to support growth. Without that, it becomes harder for working families to find affordable options close to home.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard from local officials, advocates and residents in Carbon County at a roundtable discussion focused on rising housing costs, which the Shapiro-Davis Administration is addressing through Pennsylvanias first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan....The event was the latest stop on LG Davis Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets tour, which has visited Montgomery, Luzerne and Fayette counties to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administrations ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy...As someone who had to put in offers on eight different properties until we finally were able to purchase a new home, Ive seen firsthand how out of whack the housing market is in Pennsylvania with limited supply and few affordable options for young families, said LG Davis. We need to build more homes, plain and simple, and we need to protect vulnerable people, like our seniors and low-income families, who need more affordable housing. Our Administration has a plan to increase the supply of homes, which will help bring down costs.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29280_LG_Palmerton_EmilyDamiano_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>