The Oregon Housing Council wishes a fond farewell to Stuart Liebowitz and Scott Cooper and we gladly welcome two new members, Tammy Baney and Michael Fieldman.

Bend, Oregon
Oregon State Housing Council
Term began July 1, 2010

Tammy Baney is a Deschutes County Commissioner and a native Oregonian with a background in small business management and real estate sales. Baney's additional government experience includes serving on the Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families, the Oregon Commission on Children and Families Budget Committee, the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Family Law Advisory Committee. She has volunteered with numerous community and state organizations.

Roseburg, Oregon
Oregon State Housing Council
Term began July 1, 2010

Michael Fieldman is the Executive Director of United Community Action Network in Roseburg. He has served at an executive level for more than 25 years, overseeing efforts in housing, food programs, women in transition outreach and more, and has worked to improve his communities in Oregon, Washington, Montana and Ohio. Fieldman has a strong background in weatherization programs and an impressive academic background, including graduate work in public administration and counseling. He has volunteered with numerous organizations.

The State Housing Council consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to be immediately effective for the unexpired term.

Oregon Housing and Community Services released Housing Opportunity Bill descriptions of the programs, when funds will be available and how to apply for the new resources.