The Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Advisory Committee (ECHDAAC) was created to recommend policies, practices, programs, and priorities in affordable housing to the Board. ECHDAAC shall develop long and short-term plans for the provision of housing throughout Eagle County.

ECHDAAC members evaluate potential affordable housing projects and partnerships and provide recommendations to the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority

Qualifications
Applicants must be Eagle County residents, representing their appointed areas. In addition, applicants must have specific expertise regarding lending, property or association management, real estate sales, real estate development, representing business or citizen interests throughout the community, or representing large employers within the community.

Current Committee Members
Ben Kleimer - Town of Red Cliff
Bret Hooper - Town of Eagle
Eric Heil - Town of Avon
Eric Gotthelf - Town of Minturn
Gary Brooks - Eagle River Valley
Steve Lindstrom - Town of Vail
Tom Edwards - Town of Gypsum
Michelle Thibeault - Town of Basalt

Meeting Dates
January 28, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm*
April 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
July 22, 2025 - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm*
October 22, 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*Indicates joint meetings with the Board & Advisory Committee
Meetings can be viewed online at Eagle County Television

Documents
Resolution Creating the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Advisory Committee