This legislation is proposed to allow Home Forward to appoint a Gresham representative to a vacant seat on their Board of Commissioners. Appointments to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners require Portland City Council approval by resolution per ORS 456.095 and ORS 456.100.
Official proposal and impact statementResolution2025-274
Should Portland appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029?
This legislation is proposed to allow Home Forward to appoint a Gresham representative to a vacant seat on their Board of Commissioners. Appointments to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners require Portland City Council approval by resolution per ORS 456.095 and ORS 456.100.
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Appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029
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Official matter recordThis proposal concerns housing & homelessness and requires action through Portland’s public legislative process.
Official matter classification and recordThis 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.The nominee has been selected and approved by the City of Gresham in a separate process. The nominee and representatives from Home Forward will be available as needed at committee or full Council. This appointment will help ensure the Home Forward Board is responding to Portland’s local needs and continues coordination on the delivery of affordable housing supply.Home Forward manages and develops much of the city of Portland’s affordable housing. If this seat is not filled it may have a negative impact on their decision-making abilities, which could delay projects.
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Passed · 9–0
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Final action on 2025-274: Appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029
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Final legal actionResolution 37713
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WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 22081, December 11, 1941, establishing the Housing Authority of Portland according to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 456.095 through 456.720; andWHEREAS, Commission members must be appointed by Resolution directed by ORS 456,095(2) and ORS 456.100 (4); andWHEREAS, the City of Gresham has recommended Cathy Keathley for appointment to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council for the City of Portland, Oregon appoints Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029.
Meetings, motions, amendments, and votes2 meetings · 2 votes
AdoptedAgenda item 10
Referred to City CouncilAgenda item 3
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Motion to send Resolution, Document Number 2025-274, to the full Council with the recommendation it be adopted: Moved by Morillo and seconded by Ryan. (Aye (4): Morillo, Zimmerman, Ryan, Dunphy; Absent (1): Avalos)
Final Council action · Jul 16, 20259 yes · 0 no · 3 absent
Final action on 2025-274: Appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Jul 8, 20254 yes · 1 absent
Motion to send Resolution, Document Number 2025-274, to the full Council with the recommendation it be adopted: Moved by Morillo and seconded by Ryan. (Aye (4): Morillo, Zimmerman, Ryan, Dunphy; Absent (1): Avalos)
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