Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department, and through the Department, to the Board of County Commissioners
The purpose of the committee is to provide citizen representatives of Spokane County with the opportunity to participate in, comment on, and review the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs.
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee is made up of 17 citizen representatives from throughout Spokane County. Each of the twelve participating cities and towns in the Urban County Consortium is represented on the Committee by a local resident, mayor, councilperson, or employee. The remaining "at large" positions are made up of citizens from the remaining unincorporated areas of the County.
Incorporated area representatives are nominated by their local elected official (Mayor) and receive formal approval and appointment through the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). Unincorporated area representatives are regularly recruited through the Commissioner's office as positions become open.
In making Committee appointments, the County Commissioners give special consideration to geographic representation, professional skills, community interest, and representation of the low and moderate-income target populations, including:
- Elderly
- Minorities
- Unemployed Persons
- Disabled Person
- Single Heads of Household
- Youth
Advisory Committee Members
| Area Represented |
Member Name |
| City of Airway Heights |
Sandra Reiber |
| City of Cheney |
Brian Jennings |
| City of Deer Park |
Nancy Bean |
| Town of Fairfield |
Don Foster |
| Town of Latah |
Ed Crockett |
| City of Liberty Lake |
Doug Smith |
| City of Medical Lake |
Shirley Maike |
| Town of Millwood |
Vacant |
| Town of Rockford |
Gary Wagner |
| Town of Spangle |
Vacant |
| City of Spokane Valley |
Michael S. Comer |
| City of Spokane Valley |
William Gothmann |
| City of Spokane Valley |
Rick Scott |
| Town of Waverly |
Vacant |
| At-Large ( North ) |
Margaret Belote |
| At-Large ( North ) |
Pat Rouse |
| At-Large (West) |
Chip Pili'aloha |
| At-Large (North) |
Michael Shea |
Meetings
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee holds regular monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Meetings are generally held on the fifth floor, Community Service Building, 312 W. 8th Avenue, Spokane, WA. All meetings are open and accessible to the public, however public comment is only accepted during "public hearing" dates. Comment is allowed only by invitation during regularly scheduled "public meetings". Special meetings of the HCDAC may also be convened by:
- The request of the Committee Chair
- Written request of a majority of the Committee
- Board of County Commissioners Action
- The request of the Department Director
Committee Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for volunteer members to serve on our
Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
Mayoral Appointments
Mayoral representatives serve at the discretion of the appointing Mayor from each of Spokane County’s cities and towns for a term not to exceed three years. Eligible applicants must reside within the city/town limits of the represented area. We currently have one opening each for representation in Millwood, Spangle and Waverly.
Citizen Representatives Appointments (At-Large)
Consideration will be made for equal geographic distribution of individuals representing the low and moderate-income target population, including: Elderly, Minorities, Unemployed, Disabled, Single Head of Household, and Youth. Eligible applicants must reside in the unincorporated area of Spokane County.
For an application please contact Ginna Vasquez at the Spokane County Commissioners’ office at 477-2268. Persons interested in being considered for appointment are to submit their application to: Spokane County Commissioners’ Office, 1116 W. Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA, 99260.