would take effect on January 1, 2011, but would not stop or otherwise affect any proposed housing that had already received both a comprehensive permit and a building permit for at least one unit ... A YES VOTE would repeal the state law allowing the issuance of a single comprehensive permit to build housing that includes low- or moderate-income units. A NO VOTE would make no change in the state law allowing issuance of such a comprehensive permit. Support Supporters Affordable Housing Now-Yes on 2 is the main campaign for the measure. Bigger Not Better Arguments Massachusetts has become the 3rd most expensive state in the country! Chapter 40B, has been in place for more than 40 years and is directly responsible for our lack of affordability. Opposition Opponents The Campaign to Protect the Affordable Housing Law. Worcester Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien. Financing The following contributions have been made in opposition to the measure: Arguments repealing the affordable housing law would immediately halt the creation of housing that is affordable to seniors and working families in many communities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. References 2010 Massachusetts ballot measures Comprehensive Permits and Regional Planning Initiative Initiatives in the United States