Poverty & Homelessness Board All Member Meeting: April 16, 2026

The Lane County Poverty & Homelessness Board held an all-member meeting on April 16, 2026, focusing on updates and discussions related to homelessness and poverty initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included a detailed review and approval of the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) cost-sharing policy, which involved a vote to implement a fee structure to support data management and system maintenance. The board also discussed the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, including proposed amendments to prioritize at-risk households for housing assistance vouchers, with a public comment period announced. Financial dashboards and budget reports were reviewed, highlighting various funding sources and expenditures related to homelessness projects. Additionally, new board members were approved, and strategic alignment with the Community Health Improvement Plan was presented to enhance collaboration and resource allocation. The meeting concluded with updates from various task groups working on legislative advocacy, cross-system collaboration, and community support initiatives.