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Countywide Equity Audit: Multnomah County shows commitment to equity; more accountability is crucial for ensuring meaningful progress

RecommendationWhen we will assess it
Advocate to the Board for funding to build capacity for equity data collection and analysis to inform equity efforts.Spring 2026
Embed equity practices in all decision-making processes.Spring 2026

Elections Division audit

Recommendation

When we will assess it

Advocate for and request the reinstatement of the Voter Education and Outreach Program for the FY 2027 budget.

Winter 2027

Develop an orientation curriculum for onboarding new employees to the division, including position-specific, individualized onboarding plans.

Winter 2027

Develop, implement, and maintain a cross-training plan to ensure that a sufficient number of permanent and on-call staff are cross-trained to cover critical areas of elections administration.

Winter 2027

Create training plans for all supervisors that include trainings on effective supervision, conflict resolution, trauma-informed practices, and equity.

Winter 2027

Create a transparent process for permanent and limited-duration employees to pursue professional development opportunities. This should include creating a decision-making framework for approval and allocation of any available training dollars and outlining an approach to supporting employees in balancing position responsibilities with opportunities.

Winter 2027

Communicate with on-call workers about the overall approach to scheduling shifts, use of limited-duration positions, and opportunities for career advancement.

Winter 2027

Create a centralized inventory of standard operating procedures that tracks when procedures were last reviewed, and develop a regular schedule for reviewing all procedures.

Winter 2027

Develop a plan for a new Elections Division facility.

Summer 2027

Advocate for and request a staff position within the Elections Division that has GIS expertise for the FY 2027 budget.

Winter 2027

Create and implement a cross-training and collaboration plan for GIS staff and relevant Elections Division staff, including preparing for redistricting in 2031.

Winter 2027

Last reviewed April 29, 2026