Statement by Multnomah County Commissioners
We are pleased that this past Sunday, Commissioner Loretta Smith and Chair Deborah Kafoury met face-to-face for the first time since the Dec. 21, 2017 board meeting and took an important step toward restoring trust. The Chair apologized to Commissioner Smith in person and both agreed they are stronger working together.
As County Commissioners, we are accountable to the public and to one another. Toward that end, we will begin a formal quality improvement process to improve communication. We are committed to putting our energy going forward into the many critical issues facing the county. We know that to accomplish that, we must maintain and vigorously uphold a professional, respectful work environment.
Signed:
Chair Deborah Kafoury, Vice Chair Lori Stegmann, District 4, Commissioner Sharon Meieran, District 1, Commissioner Loretta Smith, District 2, and Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, District 3.
