At their June 28, 2023 meeting, the Selectboard approved establishing a Williston Housing Committee to further the goal of providing housing in Williston that is affordable to households across a broad range of income levels, including people with low- and moderate-income levels (affordable housing).
The Committee has an advisory role concerning the use of the Housing Trust Fund. The Committee will advise the Planning Commission concerning housing policy for land use and will take an active lead in delivering community engagement and outreach regarding housing issues. To read more about their full charge, please click here.
The Committee shall consist of not less than seven and not more than nine people knowledgeable about affordable housing issues and the Williston housing market. The Committee should, if possible, include a diversity of members reflective of the community while including members of historically underrepresented groups as well as people with expertise in the complex issues associated with housing. Membership should strive to include:
- One representative from the Planning Commission
- At least one member from a housing non-profit organization
- At least one private sector landlord and/or housing developer
- At least one renter of affordable housing
- Other members may include local housing builders, Williston residents, and/or local housing finance experts.
Members shall be appointed by the Selectboard for staggered terms of three years.
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As of September 19, 2023, seven members have been appointed, as follows:
- Charlie Magill
- Debbie Ingram
- Lisa Braden-Harder
- Marla McQuisten
- Monika Rivero
- Scott Rogers
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