Housing Stability Strategic Advisors

In order to inform and guide the implementation of HOST's strategic plans, a panel of Housing Stability Strategic Advisors has been appointed by the Mayor and City Council. This body is comprised of individuals whose professional and lived experience provide valuable insight into the work of HOST. HOST will work with the Strategic Advisors and the community to collaborate and lead progress through investment decisions, interdepartmental coordination, and other strategies.

What You Need To Know

The Housing Stability Strategic Advisors were appointed in the Fall of 2020 through a public process. Six members are appointed by the Mayor and five members are appointed by City Council. The Housing Stability Strategic Advisors group includes 11 members: 

• Two with professional or lived expertise of the effects of gentrification and displacement or housing instability on lower income households; 
• Two with professional or lived expertise in homelessness or in providing housing or services for residents experiencing homelessness;
• Two with professional or lived expertise living in affordable housing or developing income-restricted housing; 
• One representing public, private, or philanthropic partner organizations that fund affordable housing;
• Two representatives from organizations that have a national best practice perspective on housing stability, homelessness resolution, or housing opportunity; 
• Two community representatives. 

HSSA Bylaws(PDF, 165KB)

Meeting Schedule

The next HSSA meeting will be Friday, May 17, 2024. This will be an in-person working meeting with no virtual access.

2024 Meeting Dates and Topics:

May 17 – 2025 action planning in-person working session; no virtual access
July 19 – 2025 Action Plan priorities (final input before drafting); 2025 budget recommendations
September 20 – Mayor’s proposed 2025 budget; Draft 2025 Action Plan review
November 15 – Final 2025 Action Plan review and vote for approval