Housing Voices hosts Bre Irish and Marty Fulford interview Misha Marie and Abby Guzman, Director and Assistant Director of programs at the ARC of Benton County, who support and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The conversation explores the complex housing challenges faced by people with IDD and the limited options available to them in today's expensive housing market. 

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Housing Voices podcast hosts Bre Irish and Marty Fulford interview Oregon Representative David Gomberg about the intersection of housing, infrastructure, and legislative budget challenges. Rep. Gomberg, who serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee and represents coastal Oregon's House District 10, discusses the complex decisions facing lawmakers as they balance housing needs with infrastructure investments amid significant budget shortfalls. 

Resources mentioned: SB 1537 (Governor's housing production bill), SB 1599 (tax disconnection bill), Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPLO), senior property tax deferral program, League of Oregon Cities infrastructure needs list, Legislative Fiscal Office revenue projections

Housing Voices is a new podcast hosted by Bre Irish (former legislative aide with Senator Wyden) and Marty Fulford (experienced real estate broker and housing advocate) that tackles Oregon's housing crisis through structured conversation and practical solutions. With Oregon ranking 45th nationally in housing production and falling short of the state's 36,000 units per year target, the hosts aim to move beyond fragmented arguments to create a comprehensive framework for understanding housing as an interconnected ecosystem. 

Resources mentioned: Benton County Planning Commission, Regional Housing Subcommittee, housingvoices.com, partners Marty Bulford.com and Signet.net