Diane McKeel, Multnomah County Commissioner: "It's been a very long time coming. It's taken a lot of people to get us to this point. The residents that I represent now have a place where they can go to get their judicial needs met. We're very proud of this building and we hope that you are, too."
Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County Chair: "This building is fabulous. It's not just a beautiful building, though. It's also a testament to Multnomah County's values of sustainability and equity. We're making sure that access to justice is something that's available to everyone in Multnomah County, regardless of where you live."
Paul De Muniz, Chief Justice: "Justice cannot be an afterthought. The courthouse represents that it's a fundamental right for everyone when it comes to justice. The whole thing is the product of a great partnership of the Multnomah County Board, the Legislature and Oregon's judicial system."
Nan Waller, Multnomah County Presiding Judge: "A courthouse itself plays a role in the justice that is handed out within its walls. As Winston Churchill said: 'We shape our buildings and they shape us.' Our efforts have made a difference for all of Multnomah County's residents."
Michael Schrunk, Multnomah County District Attorney: "As a community, we have to make sure that everyone has access. The courthouse is more than a step in that direction.You see the result of what can happen when all sides work together for a common goal. We're all so much better off having this as a part of our community."
Judy Shiprack, Multnomah County Commissioner: "As a longtime public official -- in the district attorney's office, in the Legislature and now with Multnomah County, it's quite apparent to me how the new East County Courthouse symbolizes how highly we rank justice in Multnomah County. It's not just a courthouse. It's a monument to the respect that we all have for justice."