Poll shows support for HB 5002 policies among CT residents

CT Mirror – Thursday, November 6, 2025
By Ginny Monk

A new poll shows that Connecticut residents rank the cost of housing and taxes as the top two issues facing the state, and that there is bipartisan support for state level zoning reform.

The poll, released Thursday, was conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the Regional Plan Association, a research and advocacy group focused on land use and transit policy. YouGov surveyed more than 800 Connecticut residents across the political spectrum, asking them about specific policies included in the sweeping housing bill vetoed over the summer, House Bill 5002.

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