What is lead poisoning?
Lead is a poison and is harmful if too much enters your body. Children who live in older homes are especially at risk.
Public Guardian & Conservator of Multnomah County
Assistance and oversight of healthcare, housing and finances for those unable to care for themselves.
Multnomah County Initiative Petition Procedures
Required steps for a prospective initiative petition to become a Multnomah County ballot measure.
Appraisal Retention Schedule (DART14)
Appraisal Retention Schedule (DART14)
Board Proclaims October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Multnomah County proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighted the need to break the silence surrounding domestic violence and center the voices of those with lived experience.
Multnomah County invites community input on the scope of work for Human Resources Equity Review
Multnomah County seeks to award a single contract for consultant services to perform a detailed review and analysis of County Human Resources policies and practices, and provide recommendations.
Board of Commissioners recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Multnomah County.
JCSS New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for Juvenile Custody Service Specialists.
Prosecuting Attorneys New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for Prosecuting Attorney Association members.
Multnomah County Board briefed on work underway to reform pretrial system
Multnomah County’s pretrial work includes restructuring the process to give defense attorneys an opportunity to have meaningful, confidential communications with clients prior to the hearings
Wireless Emergency Alerts Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some commonly asked questions regarding these emergency notifications.
SUN Community Schools
We ensure that the future is in good hands by making sure young people have access to a full range of opportunities throughout their childhood.
Developing the Climate Justice Plan
Project timeline and documentation for the draft Climate Justice Plan
County investments add more than 250 recovery and stabilization beds
Investments helped fund critical behavioral health priorities to improve the lives of people experiencing substance use and mental health crises.
NEWS RELEASE: U.S. Postal Service begins delivering ballots today, May 1, 2024, for the May Primary Election
Multnomah County voters who do not receive a ballot by Thursday, May 9, should call Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE.
NEWS RELEASE: Community asked to help as County adds more shelter locations
Multnomah County is urging community volunteers to help staff shelters as it expands its response to this weekend’s winter storm.
NEWS RELEASE: Warming shelters to remain open overnight Tuesday; volunteers still needed to support life-saving work
County extends state of emergency to noon Wednesday amid forecasts of freezing rain
From the Archives: Heat response continues as residents are urged to seek cool spaces
Daytime cooling resources available; short duration expected to help limit health risks
‘Clear common sense’: Board taps surplus funds to help 3,400 households avoid eviction, while accelerating work to help people leave streets for housing
The rent assistance infusion was among a handful of Joint Office budget adjustments, made possible by a mix of carryover funds and unexpectedly large tax collections from businesses and high earners.
Chair Vega Pederson's May Newsletter
Budgeting for Multnomah County’s Future, 2023
Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson convenes local experts for critical conversation on spike in gun violence in east County
The panel consisted of a diverse range of speakers from the Multnomah County’s District Attorney’s Office, Department of Community Justice and Public Health.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Office of Sustainability awarded $1M state grant for CROPS Farm
The grant will allow the County to install a solar energy system at the CROPS farm in Troutdale, supporting one of the County’s most innovative food justice initiatives.
County considers banning traveling displays of wild and exotic animals
The Multnomah County Board heard the first reading of an ordinance Thursday that would ban wild or exotic animals in traveling displays or acts. Final hearing and vote slated for July 12.
Multnomah County Referendum Petition Procedures
Required steps for a prospective referendum petition to become a Multnomah County ballot measure.
Auditor McGuirk's May 2019 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's May newsletter to learn about the recent work of the auditor's office.