Pipeline/2025-274
Resolution Enacted 37713

Appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029

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What is being decided?

Appoint Cathy Keathley to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire July 15, 2029

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Where has it appeared?

2 Council session appearances; latest Jul 16, 2025.

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  • 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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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.

Meeting-specific record

Motions, amendments & votes

2 vote records
MainPassed

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)

Official impact statement

Money & effects

Purpose & background

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.

Economic & real estate impacts

None.

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.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.

Financial & budgetary impacts

None.

100% renewable goal

This action has no impact on the City’s total or renewable energy use.

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Implementation & accountability

Responsible organization

Housing Bureau

Binding direction

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.

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  1. DOCUMENT PUBLISHED

    Observed in the official source.

  2. Council Action

    Adopted

  3. Council Action

    Referred to City Council