April 28, 2004

Dear Governor Carcieri:

I am a 28-year-old professional living in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have lived and worked in the Providence area for seven years.

I am very fond of this area, and would like to buy a house and start a family here someday. Unfortunately, housing costs in this area have become unreasonable. I am at the point where I may be forced to move to another state to realize my dream of owning a home. If enough people like me come to the same conclusion, it will handicap the Rhode Island workforce for years to come.

Please let me know what you intend to do about the shortage of affordable middle-class housing in this area.

Very truly yours,



Patrick J. Canole