Housing Committee asks Select Board to expand Housing Trust representation

Monterey Select Board · June 16, 2026

Summary

The Housing Committee asked that five of its members, rather than four, serve on a new Housing Trust; the Board discussed balancing internal representation with opportunities for new public members and encouraged outreach for candidates with housing and development expertise.

Under unanticipated business, Kenn Basler reported the Housing Committee recommends five Housing Committee members, rather than four, serve on a new Housing Trust. Board members discussed the tradeoffs between ensuring committee representation on the trust and creating openings for new public members.

Members emphasized recruiting candidates with regional housing and development expertise and the Housing Committee said it will continue outreach and publicize future opportunities to serve. The Select Board did not make a final appointment or set a membership rule at this meeting; the matter will move forward through further committee outreach and future Board consideration.

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