City manager urges state support for infrastructure needs

City Manager Ron Whitlatch testified in the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness in support of HB 3031, Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing development legislation, on Feb. 26.

The bill would stand up a $100 million fund to support infrastructure projects that tie directly to housing development.

Whitlatch, Mayor Ken Jackola, Public Works Director Jason Williams and Community Development Director Kelly Hart worked with representatives from the governor’s office since before this year’s session began to…