TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION

The 2024 Housing Production Solutions Fund

IS NOW OPEN!

Mission

To collaboratively advocate for attainable and equitable solutions that impact Tillamook County’s greatest housing needs.

Meetings

The public is invited to attend virtually or in person on the first Thursday of every month at 9:00 AM. At the Port of Tillamook Bay or Virtually at the following link:

Virtual Teams Link For Monthly Housing Commision Meeting

Call in 1-971-254-3149, Conference ID: 887 242 77#

In-Person

4000 Blimp Blvd., Tillamook, OR

Port of Tillamook Bay - Bldg #19 Main Conference Room

Follow this Link to the Tillamook County YouTube Channel where you can find recordings of past meetings.

Housing Commission Members

Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners for four-year terms and receive no compensation. Membership includes a County Commissioner, Department of Community Development staff, representatives from local major employers, nonprofits, City of Tillamook as well as residents of both north and south county, and at-large members with relevant professional experience.

Name	Representative Affiliation	Term Expiry
Kari Fleisher, Chair	At-Large, Legislative Committee Chair	December 2024
Mark Kuestner, Vice Chair	North County	December 2026
Michelle Jenck	Major Employer, Outreach and Education Chair	December 2024
Dave Benneth	South County, Finanace Committee Chair	December 2025
Jackie Ryser	At-Large, Development Committee Chair	December 2027
Nan Devlin	Major Employer	December 2027
Mareliza De Jesus	Non-Profit	December 2027
Megan Carpenter	City of Tillamook	December 2025
Kristin Koptiuch	At-Large	December 2025
Sarah Dentel	At-Large	December 2026
Briar Smith	At-Large	December 2026
Dave Mattison	At-Large	December 2026
Heidi Holzgrafe	At-Large	December 2027
Chris Wilkes	At-Large	December 2027
Gale Ousele	At-Large	December 2027

County Staff

Erin Skaar: Erin.Skaa@Tillamookcounty.gov 503-842-3403 (County Commissioner Liaison)
Sarah Absher: Sarah.Absher@TillamookCounty.gov 503-842-3408 ext. 3317 (County Staff Liaison)
Parker Sammons: Parker.Sammons@TillamookCounty.gov 503-842-3408 ext. 3419 (Housing Coordinator)

To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other communication aids, please email Housing@TillamookCounty.gov or call 503-842-3408 ext. 3419

Committees

Development Committee

Explores housing development opportunities that benefit the County. Chair: Jackie Ryser

Meets virtually on the last Monday of every month at 3:30pm

Development Committee Agendas

Meeting Information:

Meeting Link

Or call in (audio only)

+1 971-254-3149,,120602015# United States, Portland

Phone Conference ID: 120 602 015#

Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Finance Committee

Seeks grant opportunities to support housing programs and reviews funding requests for housing development. Chair: Dave Benneth

November Meeting to be held: December 4th @ 3:00pm-4:30pm

No December Meeting (Holiday)

Special Finance Committee Meeting for Housing Production Solutions Fund Evaluations: January 6th @ 9am-12:00pm

Normal Schedule Resumes January 22nd, 4th Wednesday of each month @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Information: Meetings are held virtually

Meeting Link

Meeting ID: 244 871 733 813

Or call in (audio only)

+1 971-254-3149,,812011619# United States, Portland

Phone Conference ID: 812 011 619#

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

Legislative Committee

Researches Oregon State Legislature activity on bills related to housing and makes recommendations to the Housing Commission accordingly. Chair: Kari Fleisher

Meets virtually on the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Legislative Committee meeting agendas

Meeting Information: Meetings are held virtually

Meeting Link

Dial in by phone

+1 971-254-3149,,975118116# United States, Portland

Phone conference ID: 975 118 116#

Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes