Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) was honored Tuesday night in Portland with the Legislative Champion award at the 2024 Housing Oregon Conference and Awards Gala for his leadership in advancing housing production throughout Oregon.
Housing advocates and industry leaders have recognized Anderson for “streamlining regulations, expanding housing supply and addressing barriers to development,” according to a press release.
“I’m deeply grateful to Housing Oregon for this recognition and for their ongoing efforts,” Anderson said through the release. “This award underscores the importance of building more housing of all types to address the state’s supply challenges. Working together, we can expand housing supply and address the challenges Oregonians face in finding homes that fit their needs — whether for their families, careers or future plans.”
The Housing Oregon Conference highlights legislative and industry efforts to address Oregon’s housing challenges, emphasizing collaboration between lawmakers and housing developers to accelerate production across the state.