Amid indescribable pain, Latino Network team walk alongside those grieving, and work to ease burden
Cindy Agreda and Diana Trejo are part of the Community Healing Initiative (CHI), which provides culturally appropriate community support to youth and families impacted by violence.
Chair Kafoury talks housing, equality, fiscal responsibility in State of the County address
Kafoury outlined efforts to increase affordable housing, combat homelessness, support at-risk youth, and narrow racial and ethnic health disparities in the coming fiscal year.
Maps and Data - Multnomah County Elections
Voter information list and precinct and district data.
Agencies respond to concerns following Portland scrap yard fire
What did we breath? How did agencies respond? What can we do now? Just some of the questions raised by local residents.
Multnomah County Preschool For All Personal Income Tax
On November 3, 2020, Multnomah County voters approved a measure to establish a tuition-free preschool program. This program is funded by a personal income tax, which went into effect January 1, 2021.
Community Task Force Meeting
The Community Task Force brings together a range of stakeholder interests and needs from the broader community.
NEWS RELEASE: Severe weather shelters will not reopen Sunday night, Feb. 26 — but preparations remain underway for potential additional waves of inclement weather
Nearly 850 people sought shelter across seven shelter sites at some point on Friday, Feb. 24, as the region pushed through four nights of inclement weather that began Wednesday.
Commissioner Smith, Sen. Wyden and Mayor Hales welcome the 2014 SummerWorks interns
When Commissioner Loretta Smith took the stage to kick off the 2014 season of the SummerWorks program on Tuesday, she started off on a somber note.
Board proclaims September 2014 as Hunger Action Month
The Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed September 2014 as Hunger Action Month in Multnomah County.
Research and Strategies - Further Learning Resources
Research and Strategies for Assertive Engagement
Multnomah County, City of Portland call for vendors and manufacturers to disclose potentially hazardous chemicals
The Board of County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment to sustainable purchasing practices through the...
Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting materials and related documents for the environmental review phase of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Frequently Asked Questions
The passage of The Oregon Family Fairness Act (House Bill 2007) and its subsequent signing by Governor Kulongoski created a domestic partnership system within the state of Oregon.
Beneficiary Resource Guide
Beneficiary resource guide to help you understand what the County provides to its employees.
Solid Waste & Recycling
We license private haulers and oversee garbage and recycling services for the unincorporated areas of Multnomah County outside of city boundaries.
Auditor McGuirk's September 2021 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's September newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's office.
Auditor McGuirk's September 2019 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
NEWS RELEASE: Election Day is Tuesday, May 21, 2024; ballots must be received at any county elections office in Oregon or Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8 p.m. or mailed and postmarked by Tuesday, May 21
Voters can use any Official Ballot Drop Site — including most Multnomah County Library 24-hour book drop — to deposit ballots. Find your nearest Official Ballot Drop Site at multco.us/dropsites.
County assistance available for voters with disabilities and in preferred languages; Registration and party choice deadline is April 30
Multnomah County Elections can support you in making a plan to VOTE this May.
Looking ahead for local rent vouchers: Gift from Meyer Memorial Trust may one day help pilot program for seniors grow
Philanthropic organization invests $150,000 to study how a program helping just 40 households now could one day help hundreds of families instead
NEWS RELEASE: Board votes to spur affordable housing construction, create homeownership opportunities — in partnership with Portland
Changes in land use rules and tax exemption incentives will help build on shared work tackling a massive housing shortfall that’s pushed up rents for years, contributing to homelessness
Board of Health issues vaping warning, directs Health Department to make recommendations on flavor ban
Spurred by an outbreak of vaping-related lung disease and a steady rise in the rates of teen vaping, the Board promised to take steps to protect youth from nicotine addiction and disease.
Summer Outreach Events
During summer 2024, Multnomah County asked the community for feedback on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge.
EMCTC Meetings
Meeting information and materials for the East Multnomah County Transportation Committee
Multnomah County requires tobacco license fee for retailers
Beginning July 1, all businesses selling tobacco or nicotine products in Multnomah County must be licensed or face fines or penalties.