Testimony of Samuel Hooper, Legislative Counsel at the Institute for Justice, in support of HB 655, is attached.

Good morning Chair, Vice chair and members of the subcommittee I am W Howard Myers, City Councilman, City Of Petersburg, as well as a Property Manager. I support legislation that provides zoning for manufactured homes. These homes have been used to accommodate an affordable housing venture. They have an immediate value based on time and efficiency. These homes have transformed an area stricken with dilapidated houses allowing extraordinary value and architectural renewal throughout Ward 5 where there was an imbalance of equity. Although manufactured. The quality of workmanship is exceptional in comparison to standard base construction for sustainable transport if not more; than what would be a normal stick built home. These homes provide superior efficiency, as well as in it’s immediacy, access to the growing need of permanent housing now and in the future, I asked that you support legislation that’s inclusive of all zoning related to HB655 thank you. W Howard Myers Petersburg, VA