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Housing Works, the assumed business name of Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority, is a public corporation, organized under Housing Authority Law of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 456).
We serve the combined populations of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. We provide affordable housing opportunities and services to lower income households within our region.
Through public/private partnerships, Housing Works has created a dedicated supply of award-winning affordable housing. Professionally managed, each community offers unique resources and opportunities for residents.
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Our Board of Commissioners is comprised of a maximum of ten citizen members who serve as volunteers: three members each appointed by Deschutes County, Jefferson County, and Crook County plus one at large member appointed by the Housing Works Board. Our current board members are:
Laura Craska Cooper, Chair
Occupation Attorney At Law
County of Appointment Crook
Initial Term: 2001
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/13
Chuck McGraw, Vice Chair
Land Use Consultant
County of Appointment Jefferson
Initial Term: 1991
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/10
Jan Thackery
Occupation Employment Counselor [Retired]
County of Appointment Deschutes
Initial Term: 1996
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/13
Michael Hinton, 2nd Vice Chair
Occupation Mortgage Banker
County of Appointment Deschutes
Initial Term: 1998
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/12
Craig Unger
Occupation Police Officer [Retired]
County of Appointment Deschutes
Initial Term: 1997
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/11
Ken Nelson
Occupation Developer
County of Appointment Crook
Initial Term: 2004
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/10
Bobbi Brooks
Occupation Bank Officer [Retired]
County of Appointment Crook
Initial Term: 2000
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/11
Laretta Allen
Retired
Resident Commissioner
Initial Term: 2008
Current Term Expiration: 6/30/12
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