The board of directors of the Connecticut Association of Realtors (CTR) voted on March 15 to put the full support of the association behind the recently released report from the state’s Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth. CTR will now be a lead advocate for the plan and its recommendations.

CTR President Michael Barbaro, who served on the fiscal commission, said CTR overwhelmingly embraces the report because it lays out a specific path to create a better Connecticut for individuals, families and businesses.

The 14-member commission was formed in December 2017 and listened to nearly 100 hours of testimony as part of its deliberations. Members presented the final report on March 1. That report includes 10 key recommendations designed to stabilize the state’s finances and build its economic strength. The General Assembly will now consider the commission’s findings.

After presenting the recommendations and completing its charge, the commission disbanded. Commission members plan to continue to urge lawmakers to adopt their proposals, and now have the backing of the nearly 17,000 CTR members involved in all aspects of real estate in the state.

“Our members move people into and out of Connecticut every day, giving them a unique perspective on the current dire state of our state,” Barbaro said in a statement. “The proposals in this report send a clear message that it is time for bold action and change. CT Realtors are taking action on Connecticut’s crisis and urge others to support the report.”

CTR plans to actively promote and support the fiscal commission’s proposal throughout the state.