Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young will discuss the County's response to homelessness, the job growth/imbalance, and provide an update on the County plans for implementing the affordable housing funds made possible by SHB 1406. Homes First, an affordable housing provider in Thurston County, will prsent on the Community-Based Housing Development Organization Model (CHDO). Finally, we have a new faculty member from Evergreen College's Public Administration department talking about his work and interests in housing.