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PHB executive team confirms four nominees; consent agenda approved
Summary
The Poverty and Homelessness Board’s executive team approved a slate of four nominees for open seats and approved the meeting consent agenda; staff explained a forthcoming additional application period for one lived‑experience seat.
The Poverty and Homelessness Board’s executive team approved a slate of four nominees to fill open positions and the board approved the March 20 consent agenda, members said during the meeting.
Glenn Porter, who presented the membership update, said the nomination process began with 11 applicants for four open seats: two sector representatives, one lived‑experience representative and one rural elected official seat. The executive team moved forward a proposed slate that included Sherry Walton for the lived‑experience seat; Jonah Wheeler and Kim Lacks for sector seats; and Genevieve (last name recorded as Shaq in the application notes) for the rural elected official slot. Porter said the committee prioritized bringing lived experience, rural perspectives and underserved demographic representation to the board.
An executive‑team vote approved the slate. According to meeting remarks, Eric Konitzen was present online, and the executive team recorded the motion and a second; the chair announced “Aye” and the motion passed. Board staff later clarified that one additional lived‑experience seat remains open because the incumbent left for another position; staff will open an application period in the coming weeks and run the selection process again.
At the start of the meeting the board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from January and the February 2025 statement of revenue and expenditures and the financial dashboard. A motion to accept the consent agenda was made and seconded; the chair stated the motion passed.
Why it matters: Filling vacancies with candidates who bring lived experience, rural representation and provider perspectives is intended to broaden the board’s input as it implements the strategic plan and coordinates funding decisions across Lane County jurisdictions.
What comes next: Staff will open a second application period for the remaining lived‑experience seat, finalize onboarding for the newly confirmed members and proceed with the strategic plan public engagement and RFP planning discussed later in the meeting.
Ending: Board staff said they will circulate details about the upcoming application window and next steps for new members’ onboarding.
