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Schmidt Campaign Platform Centers on Affordable Housing and UGB Expansion in Deschutes…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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Morgan Schmidt is running for Position 5 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, having been in a runoff against Rob Imhoff in the May primary. Schmidt advocates for economic thriving in Central Oregon and wants the county to support affordable housing efforts in cities like Sisters. She also seeks to partner in the Sisters Urban Growth Boundary expansion process and inaugurate a conversation around a 50-year urban area reserve.

From nuggetnews.com

Why it matters

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Schmidt noted that commissioners manage state pass-through dollars for affordable housing, suggesting the county should bridge the gap between affordable units and realistic construction costs. She believes any county or state-supported housing initiative must include deed restrictions.

From nuggetnews.com

Who's involved

  • SchmidtCandidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
  • Deschutes CountyCounty government where the board position is being sought
  • SistersCity where Schmidt advocates for affordable housing and UGB expansion
  • Central OregonRegion where Schmidt advocates for economic thriving and land use flexibility

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SistersSpeculative

    Local planning and regulatory action regarding UGB expansion and housing might affect housing demand and construction costs in Sisters.

  • Deschutes CountySpeculative

    Regulatory action or policy shifts regarding UGB and affordable housing could affect land prices and development supply in Deschutes County.

  • city councilSpeculative

    A county policy push for affordable housing and UGB expansion could affect city planning budgets and contracts for the city council.

  • Central OregonSpeculative

    Advocacy for regional economic thriving and flexible land use policies might influence regional investment and business costs in Central Oregon.

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