HCD Advisory Committee
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Housing and Community Development Division, and through the division, 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 all funding proposals.
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Agendas and Minutes.
The purpose of the committee is to provide citizen representatives of Spokane County with the opportunity to participate in, comment on, and review all funding proposals for the Housing and Community Development Division. HCDAC 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 Spokane County Board of 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:
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department, and through the Department, to the Board of County Commissioners.
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:
There are no vacancies at this time.
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.
Consideration will be made for equal geographic distribution of individuals representing the low and moderate-income target population, including:
Bylaws
To view HCDAC Bylaws Click Here
If you would like copies of previous HCDAC agendas and minutes, please contact Tami Hennessy at 509-477-2588.
For an application, please contact Ginna Vasquez at the Spokane County Commissioners’ office at 509-477-2268.
Persons interested in being considered for appointment are to submit their application to: Spokane County Commissioners’ Office
1116 W. Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA, 99260
The purpose of the committee is to provide citizen representatives of Spokane County with the opportunity to participate in, comment on, and review all funding proposals.
Regular Meeting
- The 2nd Thursday of the month
- Community Service Building
Fifth Floor
312 W 8th Avenue
Spokane, WA
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Agendas and Minutes.
Members
| Area Represented | Advisory Committee Member Name |
|---|---|
| City of Airway Heights | Mayor Kevin Richey |
| City of Cheney | Bret Lucas |
| City of Deer Park | Dee Cragun |
| Town of Fairfield | Jamie Paden |
| Town of Latah | Larry LaBolle |
| City of Liberty Lake | Ralph Williams |
| City of Medical Lake | Elizabeth Rosenbeck |
| Town of Millwood | Kate McLachlan |
| Town of Rockford | Gary Wagner |
| Town of Spangle | Clyde Sample |
| City of Spokane Valley | Tim Norwick |
| City of Spokane Valley | Arne Woodard |
| City of Spokane Valley | Tom Hormel |
| Town of Waverly | Ryan Wilson |
| At-Large (North) | Tom Richardson |
| At-Large (North) | Rusty Barnett |
| At-Large (South) | Mason Burley |
| At-Large (South) | Michael Mohondro |
Purpose & Responsibilities
The purpose of the committee is to provide citizen representatives of Spokane County with the opportunity to participate in, comment on, and review all funding proposals for the Housing and Community Development Division. HCDAC 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 Spokane County Board of 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:
- Disabled Person
- Elderly
- Minorities
- Single Heads of Household
- Unemployed Persons
- Youth
Oversight
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department, and through the Department, to the Board of County Commissioners.
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
There are no vacancies at this time.
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.
Citizen Representatives Appointments (At-Large)
Consideration will be made for equal geographic distribution of individuals representing the low and moderate-income target population, including:
- Disabled
- Elderly
- Minorities
- Single Head of Household
- Unemployed
- Youth
Bylaws
To view HCDAC Bylaws Click HereAdditional Contacts
If you would like copies of previous HCDAC agendas and minutes, please contact Tami Hennessy at 509-477-2588.
For an application, please contact Ginna Vasquez at the Spokane County Commissioners’ office at 509-477-2268.
Persons interested in being considered for appointment are to submit their application to: Spokane County Commissioners’ Office
1116 W. Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA, 99260