City Recruiting New Task Force to Develop Equitable Housing Strategic Plan

June 6, 2019  — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting individuals to serve on a volunteer task force charged with developing a strategic plan to benefit the growing number of community members burdened by the region’s lack of affordable housing.

The Equitable Housing Strategic Plan Task Force is expected to meet at least three times over the next six to eight months to evaluate current data, consider public input, provide technical expertise, innovate and develop policies and strategies to address the gaps in Wilsonville’s housing market. 

The City is seeking a well-rounded committee of about 15 members who represent a broad array of professional experience in housing development, real-estate finance, affordable housing, social services and related fields. Residents, employees, businesses and property owners, housing developers and representatives of community-based service organizations are encouraged to apply.

Task Force applications can be downloaded at ci.wilsonville.or.us/housing and must be completed and returned by 5 pm on Monday, June 24. Appointments are being made before the end of June in anticipation of the first Task Force meeting in mid-July. The City seeks a completed strategic plan for the City Council’s consideration by spring of 2020.

Successful development of the Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, which is funded in part by a grant from Metro, would complete a Council goal and provide a clearer path to affordable housing for people of all household compositions, income ranges, ages and life stages.

For more information, to apply, or to sign up to receive project updates, visit ci.wilsonville.or.us/housing or contact Kimberly Rybold, Senior Planner, at 503-570-1583; rybold@ci.wilsonville.or.us.