Since the day she was sworn into office, Governor Kotek has been laser-focused on easing Oregon’s housing crisis – and ensuring Oregonians have the resources they need and those most at risk don’t lose their homes.
- On day one of her administration, Governor Kotek declared a homelessness State of Emergency to get Oregonians off the streets and into homes. During her first year in office, Governor Kotek exceeded every benchmark set by her emergency order. She hasn’t let up since, extending the State of Emergency to help reduce unsheltered homelessness.
- Because of Governor Kotek’s focus, 6,286 new shelter beds and 2,800 new affordable housing units have been developed. Oregon has helped 25,942 households from losing their homes and has rehoused 5,539 households.
KATU: “Since the initial declaration of a homelessness emergency two years ago, Oregon says it has exceeded its targets through newly established statewide infrastructures.”
- Governor Kotek signed new legislation establishing a statewide shelter program to help reduce unsheltered homelessness, transitioning people off our streets and into housing.
KPTV: “Kotek said this bill will keep more than 4,800 shelter beds open, rehouse 3,300 households and prevent an additional 24,000 households from experiencing homelessness, all over the next two years.”