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State of Rhode Island, Executive Office of Housing ,

Advisory Council on Housing and Homelessness

The Advisory Council on Housing and Homelessness (ACHH) provides guidance and insight to support Rhode Island’s efforts to expand housing opportunities and address homelessness across the state. Appointed by the Governor, the council brings together up to twenty members with knowledge of and demonstrated interest in housing issues affecting low- and moderate-income households and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Russ Partridge, Chairperson, - Former WARM
  • Dina Bruce - Open Doors RI
  • Eric Busch - Perregrinme Group
  • David Caldwell - Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders
  • Peter Chapman - One Neighborhood Builders
  • Jeanne Cola - LISC Rhode Island
  • Ben Darby - Women's Development Corp. 
  • Ramon Feliz - RI Builders Association
  • Steve Flores - RI Legal Services
  • Jeff Hamill - RIPEC
  • Melina Lodge - Housing Network RI
  • Paula McFarland - Warwick Housing
  • David Murphy - Town of Westerly
  • Benjamin Pettit - Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Randy Rossi - League of Cities & Towns
  • Phil Tedesco - RI Realtors
  • Claudia Wack - Klein Hornig LLP
  • Erik Wallin - Operation Stand Down
  • Shannon Weinstein - RentProv Realty
  • Michelle Wilcox - Crossroads Rhode Island

2026: Quarterly on the Second Wednesday of the Month at 9:00am

March 5th, 2026

June 10th, 2026

September 9th, 2026

December 9th, 2026

To search for Open Meetings and agendas, visit: Rhode Island Secretary of State