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5/12/2026
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Senate approves Sen. Euer bill to place Jamestown affordable housing bond on the ballot in November
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STATE HOUSE — The Senate approved legislation from Sen. Dawn Euer to seek Jamestown voters’ approval in November for up to $3 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects Thursday, May 7.
“I commend the Jamestown Town Council for their dedicated and creative efforts to meet head on the challenge of providing affordable housing on Conanicut Island,” said Senator Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown). “If approved by the voters of Jamestown, this bond will allow the town to efficiently convert existing municipal properties to much-needed affordable housing. Jamestown is a community that understands the urgency of our affordable housing crisis and is acting accordingly, and I am happy to support these efforts by introducing this legislation on behalf of the Town Council.”
This legislation (2026-S 3186) introduced by Senator Euer would place before the voters of Jamestown a bond referendum on November 3, 2026. If approved, it would authorize Jamestown to borrow up to $3 million in bonds to fund a series of affordable housing projects, including an 11-unit project at the former ambulance barn at 11 Knowles Court.
The town has hired an engineering firm to look at 13 additional town-owned properties to determine their feasibility for affordable housing.
The bill now goes to the House for consideration, where Rep. Alex S. Finkelman (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) has introduced companion legislation (2026-H 8403).
For more information, contact:
Tristan Grau, Publicist
State House Room B20
Providence, RI 02903
401.222.4935
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