Multnomah County, City of Portland commit to reducing diesel emissions on construction sites
Policy would require cleaner-burning construction equipment — the source of most local diesel pollution
Multnomah County, City of Portland commit to reducing diesel emissions on construction sites
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Portland City Council passed parallel resolutions Thursday committing to establish a Clean Air Construction Procurement Standard.
County wants action on Morrison Bridgehead project
From The Portland Tribune:Urban renewal funds up in the air for county-...
Central Courthouse project on schedule and on budget one year before opening
Construction of Multnomah County’s new 17-story Central Courthouse is on schedule and on budget one year before its grand opening in 2020, project managers told the County Board on June 27.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden proposes federal tax on e-cigarettes
County leadership welcomes the move, citing health risks, high teen vaping rates
NEWS RELEASE: Do Good Multnomah partners with Multnomah County to create recovery shelter for veterans
Homeless Services Department provides $500,000 forgivable loan to support purchase of shelter site in Kenton neighborhood
Working to combat food insecurity
The start of the school year also marks September’s Hunger Action Month, a time when communities nationwide focus on the work of fighting hunger
Homeless Mobile Intake Team: Bringing older adults and those with disabilities to a caring home
This year, the Board of Commissioners approved funding to expand the Homeless Mobile Intake Team’s model of outreach and their tools, which will allow the team to soon serve people experiencing severe
Bridge Type Selection
Learn about the range of bridge types that were considered.
Burnside Bridge October 25 task force meeting to include vote on cost saving measures
The Community Task Force for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project will meet on Monday, October 25 from 6 - 8 pm focused on cost saving measures and bridge structure type recommendations.
Multnomah County survey for S.W. 257th Safety Improvements Project closes Tuesday, Jan. 31st
There’s still time to take Multnomah County’s survey for its S.W. 257th Drive Safety Improvements Project! Do you live or work near S.W. 257th Drive and use the corridor regularly?
Recommendation Status Evaluation: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services Division has implemented nearly all recommendations from the 2019 audit
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Division has implemented four recommendations from our 2019 audit, and one is in process.
Food Handler's Test
For all food service workers. Study and take the test.
The quiet and relentless work of preventing homelessness
The County and its partners help thousands of households avoid the streets with rent assistance. But without new revenue, or an infusion from the federal government, rent hikes threaten those gains.
Commissioners to hear options for tobacco retail licensing on Sept. 24
On Thursday, the board will be briefed on tobacco retail licensing programs used by local governments across the country.
April 21 open house offers update on new courthouse design
The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, April 21 from 4 – 6 p.m. to learn about the design for the new Multnomah County Central Courthouse. The event will be at the existing courthouse.
Multnomah County Planning Commission recruiting new members
Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning Division is looking for two Multnomah County residents to serve as volunteer members on the County’s Planning Commission.
Vance Vision Project Library
A collection of all the documents and handouts related to the project.
HIPAA
Notice of Privacy Practices
Amid COVID-19 response and uncertainty, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury releases 2021 Executive Budget
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.
Community Preparedness (hazard information, readiness training, presentations, publications and other resources)
Do you want a disaster preparedness presentation or workshop for your group? We have several options and can tailor them to your needs. All are open to the public and offered free-of-charge.
Multnomah County begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples
Same-sex couples began receiving marriage licenses in Multnomah County on Monday, May 19.
Join the Multnomah County Planning Commission
Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning Division is looking for a Multnomah County resident to serve as a volunteer member on the county’s Planning Commission.
Multnomah County Planning Commission seeks new member
Multnomah County is accepting applications from county residents to serve on the county's Planning Commission through Nov. 27, 2015. Residents must live in the county's unincorporated (rural) area.
Multnomah County Planning Commission seeks new member
Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning Division is looking for a county resident who lives in a rural area east of the Willamette River to serve as a member on the county’s Planning Commission.