Board of Commissioners statement on George Floyd, Portland protests
As a Board, we lead explicitly with race because racial inequities persist in every system across the country.
As a Board, we lead explicitly with race because racial inequities persist in every system across the country.
Chair's statement on Friday, May 29 events in Portland
The closure of one lane on SW Madison Street between SW Second Ave. and SW Naito Parkway has been extended until as late as July 3 to accommodate construction of the new Central Courthouse.
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed May 2020 as “Older Americans Month” on Thursday, May 21.
Corrections Health has notified the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office that a third Corrections Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Multnomah County’s new Central Courthouse launched a blue light salute this week for local COVID-19 first responders and healthcare workers, using the nearly completed building as a stage.
Multnomah County statement on Governor’s plans to lift restrictions
On May 7, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury released her executive budget for fiscal year 2021, a $1.98 billion roadmap that has already been revised four times due to COVID-19.
All registered voters in Multnomah County should have received their ballots by today, May 7, 2020. Stay home, stay safe and vote by mail.
A second Corrections Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Public health officials confirmed that the person had no contact with adults in custody and no further action is needed.
This month, hundreds of public service announcements will air across four television channels raising awareness about child abuse and domestic violence in the wake of COVID-19.
Multnomah County Elections encourages voters to stay home, stay safe and vote by mail.