Would you like to have a say in the future of Virginia's housing regulations? You can.

Gov. McDonnell recently appointed a Housing Policy Advisory Committee to develop the Commonwealth's first statewide housing policy. The policy is expected to guide the Commonwealth's approach to issues such as healthy neighborhoods, effective coordination with transportation, environmental issues, homelessness, affordable housing, workforce housing, economic development, and other housing related opportunities.

The Advisory Committee is currently taking comments from citizens on what shape the statewide housing policy should take.

To receive your suggestions, the Advisory Committee has set up an online form. On July 9, the suggestion box will be closed. If you'd like to provide input to the Advisory Committee, act now.