Community Advisory Council on Homelessness
Board and Commission Details
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
The Advisory Council shall be co-chaired by the Chief Homelessness Officer and a member of the Advisory Council designated by the Governor. The Advisory Council shall consist of all of the following members appointed by the Governor. Members appointed to the Advisory Council must reflect the racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of this State. The Chief may include any State agency staff that they deem necessary as ex officio, non-voting members of the Community Advisory Council. (A) Three members with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, which may include, but are not limited to, formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, and youth (16 to 25 years old). (B) One member representing individuals with disabilities. (C) Two members representing the philanthropic private funding sector. (D) One member representing a statewide behavioral health advocacy organization. (E) One member representing a statewide housing advocacy organization. (F) At least 2 members representing local Continuums of Care. (G) At least 3 members representing local units of government (municipal, county, or township). (H) One member representing an organization that supports victims of domestic violence. (I) A minimum of 4 members representing providers of the homeless response system inclusive of, but not limited to, emergency supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless youth programs, and homeless prevention. (J) Two members, who may or may not meet the qualification requirements for the other appointees. Members shall serve without compensation, but public members may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary travel expenses connected to Task Force business. Persons with lived experience of homelessness and housing insecurity, who are not otherwise compensated by employers to attend the Community Advisory Council, shall receive compensation for each quarterly Council meeting attended.
Authority
PA 103-0269
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haley, Christine | 11/06/2023 | Governer | Chair (designated by Governor) | Cook | |||
| Gaston, Otha | 09/22/2023 | Governor | Member | Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, which may include, but are not limited to, formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, and youth (16 to 25 years old). | Cook | ||
| Rowe, Richard R. | 03/15/2024 | Governor | Member | Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, which may include, but are not limited to, formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, and youth (16 to 25 years old). | Cook | ||
| Lund, Ronald | 09/23/2023 | Governor | Member | Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, which may include, but are not limited to, formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, and youth (16 to 25 years old). | Scott | ||
| Herring, Sr. John S. | 02/09/2024 | Governor | Member | Representing individuals with disabilities. | Sangamon | ||
| Reznick, Deborah | 09/29/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing the philanthropic private funding sector. | Cook | ||
| Wilson Nicole Francis | 09/29/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing the philanthropic private funding sector. | Woodford | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Member representing a statewide behavioral health advocacy organization | ||||
| Kelly, Niya | 11/09/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing a statewide housing advocacy organization | Cook | ||
| Hill, Jennifer | 09/22/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing local Continuums of Care. | Cook | ||
| Deters, Sandy | 09/22/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing local Continuums of Care. | Cumberland | ||
| Knazze, Brandie V. | 09/29/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing local units of government (municipal, county, or township). | Cook | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Representing local units of government (municipal, county, or township). | ||||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Representing local units of government (municipal, county, or township). | ||||
| Warner, Linda A. | 09/22/2023 | Governor | Member | Representing an organization that supports victims of domestic violence | Shelby | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Representing providers of the homeless response system inclusive of, but not limited to, emergency supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless youth programs, and homeless prevention. | ||||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Representing providers of the homeless response system inclusive of, but not limited to, emergency supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless youth programs, and homeless prevention. | ||||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | Representing providers of the homeless response system inclusive of, but not limited to, emergency supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless youth programs, and homeless prevention. | ||||
| Muñoz, Jose M. | 05/10/2024 | Governor | Member | Representing providers of the homeless response system inclusive of, but not limited to, emergency supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless youth programs, and homeless prevention. | |||
| Ross, Carolyn K. | 10/27/2023 | Governor | Member | Representative from local Continuums of Care | Will | ||
| Reyna Guerro, Susan | 10/27/2023 | Governor | Member | Member | Cook |