Housing Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Housing Advisory Committee explores opportunities to facilitate provision of housing for all income levels, and it makes recommendations to the City Council.

The Housing Advisory Committee promotes public awareness of housing resources and promotes public participation in identifying and addressing housing issues and needs.

The City Council may authorize the Housing Advisory Committee to conduct those public hearings specified in the City's CDBG citizen participation plan which are not reserved to the City Council for decision-making.

Members

  • Tammy D'Amico, Josephine Housing & Community Development Council
  • Holly Fifield, United Community Action Network (UCAN)
  • Josh Balloch, Coordinated Care Organization
  • Jason Elzy, executive director of Housing Authority of Jackson County
  • Steve Guiliford, Grants Pass Area Habitat for Humanity
  • vacant, General healthcare community
  • Craig Dent, active local builder or developer
  • Duward Brown - representative from an organization that develops and/or operates housing, transitional housing, short-term housing, or shelter for special needs
  • Ralph "J.R." Wheeler - representative from a financial institution / lender
  • Tom Bradbeer - representative who is the owner of rental property, Vice Chair
  • Doug Walker - representative who is a residential developer, Chair
  • Kathleen Foster - renter
  • Molly Nichols - citizen at large
  • Dwayne Yunker, Council Liaison
  • Amber Neeck, Staff Liaison

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Housing Advisory Committee Reference Documents

These reference documents and calendar for housing related community events are compiled for use by the Housing Advisory Committee and other interested parties.

View Housing Advisory Committee Reference Documents.

Application

  1. Committee / Commission Application - fill out and submit online.

    Open Positions

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: A representative from an organization that develops and/or operates housing, transitional housing, short-term housing, or shelter for special needs (e.g., Options, OnTrack, Kairos, Women’s Crisis Support Team, Hearts With A Mission, Gospel Rescue Mission, etc.) and one representative who is a residential developer. Fill out and submit online by September 15, 2023

    Apply for Sustainability and Energy Action Committee - Applications are being accepted for seven positions. Special qualification: Ideal membership would include an energy efficiency specialist, solar/energy technology specialist, solid waste or recycling experience, and a student. Fill out and submit online by September 29, 2023

    Apply for Urban Tree Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for three positions. Special qualification: Interest in promotion and enhancement of the urban forest. Fill out and submit online by September 8, 2023

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: Representatives will generally represent visual arts, performing arts, and art education fields. Fill out and submit online by December 1, 2023

    Apply for Budget Committee  - Applications are being accepted for four positions. Special qualification: Residents and Electors of City of Grants Pass.  Seek diversity of philosophy and representation of divergent views of the community. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 2023

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Committee  - Applications are being accepted for one position. Special qualification: Citizen-at-large. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 202