Affordable Housing Trust Fund Administrator Hired

Emily Harris-Shears joined the Office of Housing & Community Development on October 26 as the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Administrator. Emily will lead the formation of the trust fund, including establishing administrative policies, forming the Citizen Oversight Committee, and piloting the allocation of funds. Emily has a background in working with federal, state, and local systems to find innovative solutions to homelessness and affordable housing challenges. She received her Masters of Social Work with an emphasis in Policy, Advocacy, and Community from Arizona State University. She is excited to join the team and get to work helping to increase affordable housing in Missoula.