Chair Jeff Cogen

News and Announcements

Multnomah County and City of Portland reach budget agreement to preserve key community services

Joint Statement from Chair Cogen and Mayor Hales:  We are happy to announce we have reached a budget agreement to preserve key community services that include SUN schools, the needle exchange program, the one-stop domestic violence center, our senior centers and the Crisis Assessment Treatment Center.


Chair Jeff Cogen unveils stable budget for upcoming fiscal year

Chair Jeff Cogen unveils fiscal year 2014 proposed budget Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen on Thursday, May 2 unveiled a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year that is stable after years of difficult cuts.


Shine on: Announcing the 2013 Multnomah County Employee Award recipients

2013 Multnomah County Award honorees Chair Cogen and the Board of County Commissioners honored colleagues at the fourth annual Multnomah County Employee Awards Ceremony for their commitment to public service on Wednesday, May 8.


Multnomah County reopens new and improved Southeast Health Center

Southeast Health Center ribbon cutting with board Multnomah County will open a new health clinic and pharmacy for southeast Portland residents on Monday, April 22. The Southeast Health Center, 3653 S.E. 34th, will now offer primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, laboratory and other support services in addition to the existing dental clinic at that location.


Meet Kimberly Powe, new director of Multnomah County's Office of Sustainability

Earlier this month, Multnomah County welcomed Kimberly Powe as the new director for our Office of Sustainability. In her new position, Powe will play a key role in promoting county practices that are not only environmentally and economically sound, but socially equitable.


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