In March 2024, the League of Women Voters of Portland held a Community Education program, “Solutions to our Affordable Housing Crisis.”
Portland and Oregon are experiencing a dire lack of affordable housing. The causes include limited rental vacancies and housing costs rising faster than wages. This program focuses on what is being done to help solve our housing crisis.
PANELISTS
State Representative Mark Gamba represents Portland neighborhoods. He advocates for actionable solutions and investments in affordable housing and housing for the unhoused.
Brian Hoop, Executive Director of Housing Oregon. Housing Oregon is a statewide association of affordable housing organizations. They convene the 90 member organizations to develop and advance policy, organize a conference and other educational events, support peer groups, and communicate industry news to members.
Dominique Merriweather (Dom), Executive Director, Proud Ground. Proud Ground brings permanently affordable housing opportunities to first-time homeowners using a land trust model.