You can learn more about the FY2027 budget (and past budgets) here.
Engage with the county's FY2027 budget process
With the dawn of the new year, my team and I are diving right into the work of developing Multnomah County’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget – and we need your help to do it.
FY27 Budget Calendar
This will be my 4th budget cycle as Chair of Multnomah County. While each year has been different, this one presents a unique challenge, as we face a second successive year of cuts, with a $10.5 million deficit forecasted for the county’s General Fund.
This deficit comes at a time when it feels like demand for county services is reaching new heights. As a County, we have a mandate to respond to this need, and I am laser-focused on creating a budget that won't compromise on the quality of service that our community needs and deserves.
In order to do this, I need to hear from you. From now through to June when the final budget is adopted, my office will be facilitating a series of community engagement opportunities where you can learn about the budget process and provide your input. In order for the budget to reflect your values and priorities, I am looking for as much input and engagement from as many people as possible. I encourage you to share these opportunities and resources with your networks, friends, and family members.
One easy way to provide input is by taking our online budget survey today!
- Survey responses will inform the Chair’s executive budget, released on April 16, 2025.
- All survey responses are anonymous
- This survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes.
- We will accept responses until Friday, February 22.
- A summary of the results will be posted online. Check out last year’s survey results here.
- The survey is accessible in many languages.
Our online budget survey is just one easy way to provide input, but there are also number of additional engagement opportunities coming up.
Sign up for our Budget 101 trainings and the Chair’s townhall here.
In advance of the Chair’s virtual townhall on Saturday, Feb 7th and the release of her executive budget on April 16th, our office is hosting two public County Budget 101 workshops that’s open to the public, where you can learn more about the process, identify your priorities, and get tips on the many ways to engage and provide input. We promise it’ll be fun and engaging.
These workshops will be held on:
- Saturday, January 24, 10:00AM - 12PM at the Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233)
- Wednesday, February 04, 6:00PM - 7:30PM at the Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, OR 97030)
I am grateful for the public’s engagement through this critical process — it really makes a difference. The challenging budget forecast will force us to make decisions following extensive community engagement and with a lens of preserving our most impactful services. At the same time, this moment also presents opportunities — for innovation, collaboration, and transformation — as we fulfill our goal of delivering the highest-quality services possible for the people of Multnomah County.
I look forward to understanding your priorities and continuing our forward momentum as a region.
JVP