Housing vs. Infrastructure: Oregon’s Impossible Budget Choices | HV01

Podcast: Housing Voices · Edward Fulford

Opublikowano: 2026-04-26

Housing Voices podcast hosts Bre Irish and Marty Fulford interview Oregon Representative David Gomberg about the intersection of housing, infrastructure, and legislative budget challenges. Rep. Gomberg, who serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee and represents coastal Oregon's House District 10, discusses the complex decisions facing lawmakers as they balance housing needs with infrastructure investments amid significant budget shortfalls. Oregon faces a $700 million budget shortfall due to federal tax changes and reduced federal funding Small coastal towns struggle with infrastructure needs - Siletz (1,100 people) has a $12 million sewer problem One-third of coastal housing stock consists of vacation homes a...