Date: July 22, 2025
Summary
The Portland City Council’s Homelessness & Housing Committee convened on July 22, 2025, to discuss the objectives for the Unified Housing Strategy, a resolution passed in May. The meeting focused on refining and providing clear direction on what the strategy should prioritize and accomplish, particularly setting metrics for success in addressing homelessness and housing issues. The committee reviewed a draft document developed in collaboration with the Housing Bureau, discussing potential amendments and the need for iterative approaches to setting specific targets. Public testimony highlighted community concerns about safety, livability, and the need for effective measures to address drug-related issues and support vulnerable populations, including seniors and disabled individuals. The committee plans to update the draft objectives based on the discussions and feedback, and attach it to the resolution for a more detailed review in the upcoming full council meeting.
Key Points
- Discussion on objectives for the Unified Housing Strategy
- Public testimony on homelessness and housing issues
- Plans for future city council meetings regarding homelessness and housing
Watch Full Meeting
No votes were recorded in this meeting.
Action Items
- Update the draft document for the Unified Housing Strategy and attach it as an exhibit to the resolution for the next council meeting
- Consult with city attorneys on necessary changes to the resolution based on legal considerations
- Continue discussions on the Unified Housing Strategy in the next council meeting