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Portland Police Chief Outlaw says agencies are working to address concerns

Text of Commissioner Vega Pederson's speech to the Forth Mobility Roadmap Conference on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Commissioner Vega Pederson's April 2022 newsletter.

The County observes Recovery Month each year to raise awareness about the challenges of living with substance use disorder, as well as the treatment options available to help people heal. 

The Health Department will return in September with a recommendation for policy language to prevent the sales of flavored nicotine products in Multnomah County.

The forecast anticipates a surplus of $19.3 million for FY 2023, which starts July 1, 2022, and lasts through June 30, 2023. That’s expected to become a $38.2 million surplus by FY 2027.

On Feb. 22, the busiest night so far this season, 361 people took refuge across four warming centers operated by the Joint Office and its contracted nonprofit partner, Transition Projects.

This multi-stage process, along with efforts to increase staff and bolster operations, will bring forward recommendations with input from the community.

During February storm, community members stepped up to support emergency shelter operations

JVP's February Newsletter Vol. 1, 2023

The celebration took place just a few weeks after the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence celebrated its 10-year anniversary

Report catalogs unresolved recommendations, charts budget direction and highlights some limited progress

Legacy includes stable funding, largest bond in history and diverse workforce serving communities previously excluded

Multnomah County officials push for utility disconnection moratorium extension; also signal support for alternative customer outreach, differentiated utility rates and expanded advocacy opportunities.

Chair Kafoury, alongside County officials and partners, push to continue disconnections moratorium, look for ways to make energy access more affordable

Multnomah County helps citizens get coverage through presentations and enrollment events

Students at the Lauder Learning Center learn about climate change, and the County adopts an update to the Climate Action Plan.