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Erik Jorgensen

Erik Jorgensen

Erik Jorgensen is Senior Director of Government Relations and Communications at MaineHousing (Maine State Housing Authority) and a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives (2012–2020).

Oct 2, 2026

8:53
We're looking at the whole general concept, but at the same time, we want to make sure it resonates with the policymakers.
9:00
Yeah, I think that's an absolutely critical point.
9:02
I mean, Whatever the problem with housing in Maine is, which is a supply problem, we need about 80,000 units depending on however you count that, somewhere in that range to get a more healthy market.
9:18
There's only a limited number of things that we can do as an agency.
9:21
So I think I like to always point out the fact that whatever solution to Maine's housing shortage is, whatever solution there is for that is going to involve a lot more than main housing.
9:35
It has to be a much more macro thing.
9:37
On the other hand, you also know that when you increase the supply of housing at all levels, even if you're increasing stuff that's not necessarily affordable housing like we make, it's not necessarily subsidized, it still has an effect of adding units and helping to keep the conveyor belt moving.
12:32
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