Chair Jessica Vega PedersonAs Chair of Multnomah County, Jessica Vega Pederson is a proud representative of the state’s largest and most populous county, and among its most diverse. She serves as Chief Executive Officer of Multnomah County, a position overseeing a $3.3 billion budget that provides the largest safety net government in Oregon. Under Chair Vega Pederson’s leadership, the County supports residents across a range of services. 

Chair Vega Pederson works in partnership with community partners to help set the County’s strategic policy directions and priorities with a focus on equity and collaboration. She also works closely with the Board of County Commissioners, other governments, and the community at large to implement, advocate for and sustain high-quality, reflective and representative services for all Multnomah County residents.

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