Leader Chippendale Statement on RI Housing Secretary Saal Resignation

1/11/2023

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State House, Providence, RI – House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement on the resignation of Housing Secretary Josh Saal:

While Secretary Saal’s resignation is not a surprise and is appropriate given the revelations of the past few weeks, it has definitely driven home the need to have an experienced professional in the Housing Secretary role – someone who understands the unique needs and landscape of Rhode Island. Rhode Island’s critical affordable housing shortage is worthy of a leader who can make an immediate impact forging alliance with the various support organizations across the state and building consensus for a thoughtful plan of action.

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