Steering and Oversight Committee

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Interested in joining the committee?

We are seeking applicants for two non-voting seats on the Steering and Oversight Committee: a behavioral health expert and a Supportive Housing Services taxpayer. Applications are due Sept. 20.

Steering and Oversight Committee Interest Form

Steering and Oversight Committee

The Steering and Oversight Committee brings together elected officials, leaders, experts, and community members to guide and resource the actions outlined in the Homelessness Response Action Plan.

Key Responsibilities

Set strategy and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) based on recommendations from the Implementation Subcommittee.
Monitor progress and performance toward goals.
Ensure alignment of jurisdictional investments toward strategies and performance.
Adjust annual goals at the completion of each year.
Assess strategies based on performance as recommended by the Implementation Subcommittee; and review audits of the various components of the Homelessness Response System.

Members

Voting members

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler
County Commissioner Lori Stegmann
City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez
Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall.

Non-voting members

Health Share CEO Mindy Stadtlander
Home Forward Executive Director Ivory Mathews
Peter C. Andrews, chief operating officer of Melvin Mark Companies, who represents the Portland Metro Chamber

Two non-voting seats are still being recruited:

A Multnomah County resident who lives OUTSIDE Portland city limits who has paid the Supportive Housing Services income tax on high earners.
A behavioral health expert who is not currently a contracted provider with Multnomah County or the City of Portland.

Applications are open now through Sept. 20 for the two remaining non-voting seats. Click here to apply: Interest form

Upcoming Meetings

Steering and Oversight Committee Meeting #3: Friday, Sept. 20, 1-3 p.m.

This will be a hybrid meeting.

Committee members and presenters encouraged to attend in person: Our Just Future - 10550 NE Halsey St., Portland, Board Room.
Others encouraged to attend online. Register here.

Meeting topics:

Approve Community Advisory Committee appointments
Decisions: Proposed changes to Homelessness Response Action Plan (HRAP) action items
Additional HRAP action item updates

Agenda and meeting materials forthcoming.

Past Meetings

Steering and Oversight Committee Meeting #2: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, 1-3 p.m.

Meeting topics:

Homelessness Response Action Plan (HRAP) key performance indicators and dashboard design
Case studies: Potential changes to HRAP action items
Policy discussion regarding distribution of tents and tarps
Additional HRAP action item updates

Watch a recording of the Sept. 12, 2024 meeting

HRS SOC Agenda 09_12_2024.pdf (120.67 KB)

HRAP Status Update (Slides) 09 12 24 (2.83 MB)