Editor's note: Platforms 2018 is a weekly series on the policy positions and records of Oregon's two leading gubernatorial candidates. Here's a recap of Republican Rep. Knute Buehler's record and views on homelessness:
- Should Oregon ban no-cause evictions? Voted "no" (House Bill 2004, 2017)
- Should Oregon raise its document recording fee and increase funding for affordable housing and emergency housing assistance (House Bill 4007, 2018)? Voted "yes"
- Should Oregon allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, allow religious institutions to develop affordable housing on their property and expedite affordable housing permits (Senate Bill 1051, 2017)? Voted "yes"
- The $652.8 million Metro housing bond would create 2,400 units of affordable housing in the Portland area: Buehler opposes it, saying that higher property taxes shouldn't be used to build ease housing crisis
-- Molly Harbarger
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