Housing and Homelessness
Information regarding my stance on Housing issues.
After her time at Trillium House, Bonamici visited Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria to learn more about the hospital’s $225 million to $250 million expansion project. Bonamici was among the lawmakers who supported a $13.9 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help construct a more resilient structure.
“When I hear stories, and really see and hear what’s happening in communities, like here in St. Helens with, for example, the residents of the affordable housing community. And what it meant to them to get them on a path where they can thrive,” Bonamici said.
“Oregon has an affordable housing crisis, and addressing it requires a multifaceted response and significant federal investment,” said Bonamici, whose Congressional District 1 includes portions of Southwest Portland and much of Washington County. She co-chairs the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness.
“I’m impressed by the partnership in getting this done,” Bonamici said. “The facility is wonderful, the apartments are lovely. They have done a beautiful job making affordable housing available to people here in St. Helens.”
“I remain hopeful that we can pass a meaningful investment in federal programs that address youth homelessness,” [Bonamici] said in her statement. “Students cannot thrive if they don’t have their basic needs met.”