LPSCC Community Representative Application

Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) is currently seeking applications for two community representatives to each serve a two-year term as a member of the Council.

The primary responsibility of the LPSCC is to approve the County's community corrections plans and some public safety grants. In practice, the LPSCC is a forum for public safety leadership to network, collaborate, and share new policy, practice and data. 

Community Representatives have the opportunity to contribute to these important discussions. Community representatives are full voting members who help ensure a wide range of perspectives are represented. 

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Reside in Multnomah County

  • Attend monthly meetings. The Council currently meets monthly on the fourth Monday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (For more information about Council meetings, visit LPSCC's Meeting Page)

  • Have experience with or knowledge of the criminal legal system

  • Demonstrate some understanding of policy and/or experience working with policymakers

Preference is given to applicants who show they have:

  • Lived or learned experience with the criminal legal system

  • An understanding of how the criminal legal system impacts Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities

How to Apply

Please apply by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed in the subsequent weeks and individuals will be informed once decisions are made. 

If you require assistance or an alternative to completing the form, please do not hesitate to contact christina.youssi@multco.us. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to this opportunity.  

Application: Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Community Representative

Want to know more before applying?

Feel free to email us with any questions, or attend one of the below informal virtual Q&A session to learn more about LPSCC and the community representative role. 

  • ​T​hursday, September 18 at 12:30pm: Zoom Link

  • ​T​uesday, September 16 at 6pm.: Zoom Link

Last reviewed September 5, 2025