At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on February 6, 2025, we received updates related to our local housing market and how it has changed in recent years, housing affordability challenges, and legislation and policy that are creating additional barriers to meeting our area’s housing needs.
The meeting also included an update on the ongoing 2025 Legislative Session and Salem City Council’s recent activity.
Thank you to everyone who attended in person and online, including our panel of speakers:
- Jodi Hack, CEO, Oregon Home Builders Association
- Mike Erdmann, CEO, Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties
- JL Wilson, Principal, Public Affairs Counsel
- Shane Matthews, Salem City Councilor (Ward 3)
- Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker, Bravio Communications Owner and the Salem Chamber’s contracted lobbyist
- Ryan Tribbett, President of Pac/West Lobby Group