Oktoobar 28, 2026 · Resolution · 2026-342

Appoint Uriah Edmunds to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire August 7, 2028

Document number: 2026-342
Introduced by: Mayor Keith Wilson
City department: Housing Bureau
Requested council date: October 28, 2026
Purpose and background: This legislation is proposed to allow Home Forward to appoint a Gresham representative to a vacant seat on their Board of Commissioners, which requires Portland City Council approval by resolution, per ORS 456.095 and ORS 456.100. This seat was vacated by former appointee Teresa Carr and this appointment is to serve to the end of the previous incumbent's term.
Financial and budgetary impacts: Not applicable.
Economic and real estate impacts: Home Forward manages and develops much of the city of Portland's affordable housing, and if this seat is not filled it may have a negative impact on their decision-making abilities, which could delay projects.
Community impacts and community involvement: 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 at Committee, and, as needed, at the full Council hearing.
100% renewable goal: This action has no impact on the City's total or renewable energy use.

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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 456.095 through 456.720; and WHEREAS, Home Forward Board of Commission members must be appointed by Resolution directed by ORS 456.095(2) and ORS 456.100 (4); and WHEREAS, the City of Gresham has recommended Uriah Edmunds for appointment to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Uriah Edmunds' biography and statement of interest are attached as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the City of Portland, Oregon appoints Uriah Edmunds to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire August 7, 2028.