Commission Honors Boyer And Thompson, Welcomes Falconer, Skaar, And Kondor - 06/26/26

SALEM – At its June 25-26, 2026 meeting, the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC or commission) recognized the service and contributions of two commissioners whose term had concluded: Commissioner Barbara Boyer and Commissioner Lianne Thompson. Commissioner Boyer served on the commission for a four-year term, bringing expertise in agriculture, working lands, and Oregon’s rural business opportunities. Commissioner Thompson, who also completed a four-year term, shared her enthusiasm and insight about working with diverse communities including Oregon federally recognized Tribes, as well as her broad experience as a coastal county commissioner. Both Boyer and Thompson were key stewards of some of the most relevant and impactful rulemaking in the commission’s recent history; reforming housing planning in the state of Oregon, defining cultural resources as they relate to Oregon’s Tribes, and the Farm Forest Modernization Project among many other accomplishments.

“Commissioner Boyer shared her vast experience with resource lands when there was an opportunity,” said Commission Chair, Allan Lazo. “And, she spoke with equal acumen to urban issues, including housing, economic development, and transportation.”

“Commissioner Thompson brought such a generous wisdom to LCDC conversations,” said DLCD Director, Brenda Bateman. “From economic development to rural issues, she always considered the impact of commission decisions on all Oregon communities.”

On June 16, the Oregon Senate confirmed Erin Skaar, Angel Falconer, and Stef Kondor to serve as commissioners on the LCDC, and reconfirmed LCDC Chair Allan Lazo to another four-year term as a metro-area representative

Commissioner Erin Skaar will represent Oregon’s coast. She is a seated Tillamook County Commissioner who has worked on housing at the local level with the Housing Commission and Community Development Departments in Tillamook County. Former Executive Director of Community Actions Resources Enterprises and founding member of the Tillamook County Housing Task Force, Commissioner Skaar currently serves as the President of the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) and leads its executive committee.

“As an advocate for Oregon counties and the president of the Association of Oregon Counties, I’m deeply motivated to elevate the economic, development, infrastructure, and resource needs of counties across Oregon,” stated Commissioner Skaar. “The opportunity to serve on the Land Conservation and Development Commission is a way to access the interconnected nature of our different government, leadership, and industry sectors through the lens of land use planning, which is something that unites all of Oregon.”

Commissioner Angel Falconer serves on the Forest Grove City Council and will represent the northern Willamette Valley. Prior to service on the City Council, Falconer was a Planning Commissioner for Forest Grove. She has held many volunteer and public service positions including on the Clackamas County Water Environment Services Advisory Committee, the board of Housing Land Advocates, and Milwaukie City Council. Her experience with local land use planning and implementation is extensive.  

“I’m focused on promoting abundant and affordable housing, supporting diverse and accessible transportation options, ensuring adequate land for jobs and industry, enhancing and protecting natural resources, and building resilient and sustainable infrastructure in Oregon,” shared Commissioner Falconer. “This position on the commission is both an honor and an opportunity to learn. My goal is to create opportunities for Oregonians to live healthy, connected, and prosperous lives.”

Commissioner Stef Kondor will fill the second of two metro-area positions on the Commission. She is the Executive Vice-President of Development for Related Northwest and has overseen the creation of more than 1,500 affordable housing units in her 13-year career in real estate development. Her work focuses on envisioning and developing affordable housing projects that support underserved communities while incorporating systems designed to help families thrive. She leads development efforts with an emphasis on collaboration and collective input. Previously, Commissioner Kondor served on the Portland Housing Advisory Commissions and the Portland Inclusionary Housing Stakeholder Committee.

“While the work of the commission and the land use goals are diverse, most of the decisions made by this body impact where people live. In this meeting, we learned a lot about coastal protection, natural resources protection, and economic development. Each of these issues has a relationship to housing,” said Commissioner Kondor. “Oregon’s housing and homelessness crisis has been an ongoing and desperate problem. As an affordable housing champion dedicated to building safe communities for families in need, I am excited to bring my experience in local leadership, finance, asset management, and development to these important conversations.”

Each of the incoming commissioners will serve a term that began on June 22, 2026, and will end June 21, 2030. In 2030, all three commissioners will be eligible for reappointment of another full four-year term.

DLCD Director Brenda Bateman is enthusiastic. “The housing expertise our new commissioners bring to the table is irrefutable,” she said. “As an agency, we want to do our part to meet housing needs across the state; I could not be more grateful to these talented commissioners for volunteering their service.”