Housing Authority of Portland's Steps
Toward
their No-Smoking policy - continued
Step 1. Resident Input
We needed to decide how much input we wanted residents to have in deciding whether to implement a no-smoking policy and how we would collect their input.
- Key to HAP’s decision was the resident survey conducted by the American Lung Association of Oregon (ALAO)and Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) - see results in the Memo to HAP Board of Commissioners in support of No-Smoking Policy.
- Sent an official notice to residents (see Important Notice - Revision of the Public Housign Lease) informing them of the new rule and notifying them of a 60-day comment period during which they could submit written comment.
- HAP conducted resident meetings at all Public Housing properties, with senior management and a public health expert (ALAO and MCHD) present at each, to inform residents of the no-smoking policy, give them the timeline for implementation and allow them a chance to express their support and concerns.
Click here for Step 2: Staff Education
