NJBA CEO Op-Ed Published in NJ.com/The Star-Ledger

Originally Published by NJ.com/The Star-Ledger Opinion Section
June 9, 2026

NJ.com and The Star-Ledger published an op-ed by NJBA CEO Jeff Kolakowski, “Every Family Priced Out of NJ Housing Pays the Cost of Our Supply Shortage.”

The article highlights the connection between New Jersey’s housing affordability challenges and the state’s chronic housing shortage, arguing that meaningful progress on affordability will require policies that expand housing opportunities, streamline permitting and approvals, and reduce unnecessary barriers to housing production. The piece also discusses the importance of Governor Sherrill’s focus on housing, permitting efficiency, and regulatory reform as New Jersey works to address rising housing costs and create opportunities for future generations of residents.

The op-ed reflects NJBA’s ongoing advocacy efforts on housing supply, affordability, land use, infrastructure investment, redevelopment, and permitting modernization, all of which remain critical to increasing the production of homes and apartments across the state.

The full article appears below as originally published by NJ.com/The Star-Ledger.

Read the original op-ed: “Every Family Priced Out of NJ Housing Pays the Cost of Our Supply Shortage.”