Committee to meet Friday, March 4 to set tobacco license rules
A committee will meet Friday, March 4, to begin making rules for tobacco retail licenses in Multnomah County. This includes the amount of the annual fees, fines, penalty processes and other details.
March 31 hearing on regulations for marijuana businesses
Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed regulations for marijuana businesses operating in unincorporated (rural) areas on Thursday, March 31.
Public invited to comment on Multnomah County stormwater management
The public is now invited to review and comment on Multnomah County’s stormwater management plan.
Public invited to comment on Multnomah County stormwater management
Multnomah County invites the public to review and comment on its annual report regarding its stormwater management plan by October 16, 2017.
Stakeholder group for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge meets April 16
Members of the public are invited to attend the final Stakeholder Representative Group meeting for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge feasibility study on Monday, April 16 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
Emergency Management seeks public input about natural hazards and community priorities
Multnomah County is vulnerable to many different types of natural hazards, from earthquakes to landslides and floods. The county’s Emergency Management staff are in the process of updating a plan f...
Help choose the next Sellwood Bridge: Take the survey!
Should the new Sellwood Bridge be tall and slender or low and boxy? Contemporary or classical? Showy or minimalist? It’s not often that we get to design a new bridge across the Willamett...
Voters say 'Yes' to libraries: Multnomah County's award-winning system gets permanent funding
Multnomah County voters have approved a measure to create a library tax district, according to the latest election results.
New Food Defense Toolkit helps restaurants reduce risk of intentional food contamination
Attacks on our food supply do happen, although rare, according to Multnomah County Health Department’s Environmental Health program. The Health Department’s Food Defense Project is...
Task force for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge meets August 19
Members of the public are invited to attend the next meeting of the Community Task Force for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project on Monday, August 19 from 6 - 8 pm at Mercy Corps.
Employee Wellness Program
The Multnomah County Employee Wellness Program aims to support employees to feel good and be well.
Multnomah County Animal Services spotlight on Project POOCH
There are many ways that Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) reaches out to pet owners, animal lovers and volunteers, but one of the most innovative avenues is called...
New Food Defense Toolkit helps restaurants reduce risk of intentional food contamination
Attacks on our food supply do happen, although rare, according to Multnomah County Health Department’s Environmental Health program. The Health Department’s Food Defense...
Virtual open house seeks input on Vance properties in Gresham
Multnomah County invites the public to visit a virtual open house that will share information and seek input about the future of its Vance properties in Gresham through April 30.
Sample Ballots - November 2025 Special Election
Sample Ballots - November 2025 Special Election
November 3, 2020 General Election
Election Results for the November 3, 2020 General Election with turnout.
Aging, Disability, and Veterans Community Services
Community Services provides services designed to improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of vulnerable populations in Multnomah County.
New County Employee Benefits
Information on County benefit plans and details on how to enroll.
From the archives: Phone calls to homes, additional cool spaces and misting centers open across Multnomah County as hot weather returns
Nighttime lows expected to offer relief; temperatures expected to drop over the weekend
From the Archives: Multnomah County, City of Portland urge people to seek cooling for upcoming heat on Wednesday, Thursday Aug. 17-18
Short duration expected to help limit health risks. Additional cooling resources include a daytime cooling center and cooling spaces at libraries across the community.
Brief remarks about the Good Government Hotline's history & importance
Read remarks by Auditor Jennifer McGuirk and Hotline Director Marc Rose at the first reading of an ordinance affirming the Auditor's operation of the hotline.
PFA Family Newsletter
PFA Family Newsletter with helpful tips and info for families in Preschool for All - Fall 2025
Auditor McGuirk's July 2022 Newsletter
Read Auditor McGuirk's July 2022 newsletter
Domestic Violence Unit - Frequently Asked Questions
Domestic Violence Unit - Frequently Asked Questions
Community Health Worker Training
Build your skills and find resources to strengthen your organization's community health worker training program.