Board briefed on vision for future of Vance properties
The future use of Multnomah County's Vance properties in west Gresham was the topic of a briefing for Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners on March 15, 2022.
County, partners help more than 10,460 households with rent; $57 million to landlords since July 1, 2021
As housing and human services officials look to the next phase of their rent assistance and eviction prevention strategy, local data shows their efforts to keep people housed have been successful.
C2C Future Career Path
ARTICLE - Jaques Montgomery shares how he used his internship opportunity to create a career.
Why Praise When You Can Affirm?
Article on praise vs. affirmations
NEWS RELEASE: County to open severe weather shelters tonight; Chair Vega Pederson to declare emergency due to potential snow
County to open four severe weather shelters the night of Feb. 14, 2024
Chinese: 新闻稿：今日10月16日起美国邮政局为11月5日的大选递送选票
Multnomah县选举部向超57万名登记选民邮寄选票，以便其参加11月5日的大选。
Multnomah County Redistricting 2021
Learn about the 2021 county Commissioner redistricting process.
FY 2025 Adopted Budget
The FY 2025 Multnomah County budget was adopted on June 6th, 2024.
Board of Commissioners briefed on proposed health inspection fee increase
The Board of Commissioners was briefed on March 11 by the Health Department on a proposal to increase health inspection fees on facilities like restaurants, food trucks, daycares, school and pools.
NEWS RELEASE: Chair Vega Pederson, Mayor Wheeler share Homelessness Response Action Plan
Community feedback on the plan — a strategic reset of the community’s response to homelessness — will be sought through March 29; a virtual town hall for the public is planned for March 21
From the Archives: Cooling shelters to remain open through Saturday morning, July 30; public urged to take care of self and others, seek air conditioned spaces
About 170 people stayed at cooling shelters overnight Wednesday, at roughly 60% capacity for all four overnight shelters in Multnomah County.
Board declares September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month
Group of experts and people with lived experience shared their personal stories about how suicide has affected their lives when Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Health Department reinstates mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke in NE and eastern parts of Multnomah County
Forecasts call for continuous wildfire smoke and poor air quality through the day and into tomorrow; Multnomah County requires people refrain from burning wood until advisory is lifted.
Utility, Phone, Internet & Furniture Assistance
Helpful utility assistance resources.
Board declares Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, marking the fourth year in this new tradition
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners declared today, Oct. 14, 2019, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
New Central Courthouse Project Planning
Multnomah County Auditor's report on how well the County managed major planning risks for the new Central Courthouse.
Sex Trafficking Resources
Sex Trafficking Resources for Portland Metro Area
Board sets stage for next four years of workplace equity efforts by approving renewed strategic plan
After months of work sessions and engagement, the Office of Diversity and Equity received unanimous approval from the Board of Commissioners for the County’s 2024-2028 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan.
November 7, 2000 General Election - Voter's Guide
November 7, 2000 General Election - Voter's Guide
Chair Kafoury kicks off first meeting on new 2014 effort to end homelessness
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury kicks off a comprehensive community effort to end local homelessness.
Glossary of Value Terms
Definition of commonly used valuation terms.
Commissioners Vega Pederson & Jayapal Convene Wood Smoke Policy Work Group
In July, Multnomah County Commissioners Jessica Vega Pederson and Susheela Jayapal convened the first meeting of a new wood smoke policy work group.
LEAD® pilot project aims to divert low-level drug offenders from jail to services
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion LEAD® is a pre-booking diversion program that was developed in Seattle, WA in 2011 and has now been replicated in four other jurisdictions around the country.
East Multnomah County Visitor Development Fund issues grants to assist local hotels
The East Multnomah County Visitor Development Fund (ECVDF) is distributing $344,774 to 22 local hotels in East Multnomah County.
Auditor McGuirk's January 2020 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's newsletter and learn more about the work of the auditor's office.