adopted resolution

Appoint Jessy Ledesma to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for term to expire January 9, 2028

housing
appointment

Department: Housing Bureau
Introduced by: Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Status: Adopted

Impact statement

Purpose & background

The purpose of the proposed action is to appoint a new member to the Home Forward Board of Directors.

Financial impacts

There are no long- or short-term financial impacts to the City arising from this action. This action does not have any budget impacts and does not change City expenditures, revenues or staffing.

Community impacts

This legislation will allow for Home Forward’s Board of Commissioners to continue to hold public meetings with a quorum so they may continue to make important decisions around affordable housing.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

WHEREAS, the city council adopted Resolution No. 22081, December 11, 1941, establishing the Housing Authority of Portland according to Oregon Revised Statutes 456.095 through 456.720; and WHEREAS, Commission members must be appointed by Resolution directed by ORS 456,095(2) and ORS 456.100 (4); and WHEREAS, Jessy Ledesma is interested and willing to serve as a member of the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term of five years; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Carmen Rubio has recommended Jessy Ledesma for appointment to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council for the City of Portland, Oregon appoints Jessy Ledesma to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire January 9, 2028.

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