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Multnomah CountyOR averageUS Census ACS
Population
803,863
Per-capita income
$52,354
Median home value
$528,000
Bachelor's or higher
49%
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$2.35B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.70B (FY2023)
Taxes$1.01B (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$581.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,118 (FY2023)

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board Briefing

Board will hold a True Cost of Care briefing on early childhood services

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing on the true cost of care for preschool and early learning programs. The briefing will be presented by Rachel Pearl, Director of the Department of County Human Services, and Danisa McLean, Division Director of Preschool & Early Learning Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is informational.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR July 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. I. BOARD BRIEFING - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.  a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2661 435 3789 Password: 27433464 071626 Agenda B.1 PFA True Cost of Care Briefing From Preschool & Early Learning Division Presenters: Rachel Pearl, Director, Department of County Human Services, Danisa McLean, Division Director, Preschool & Early Learning Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies APR PFA TCOC Briefing July 2026 Pres1_ PEL_TCOC Pres2_P5FS_TCOC
Fri Jul 10, 2026

Public Notice

Board members tour two county jails on July 15

This is a public notice that a quorum of Multnomah County Board members will attend a tour of the Multnomah County Detention Center and Inverness Jail on July 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No official decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this fact-finding visit.

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Public Notice July 15, 2026 08:00 a.m. I. PUBLIC NOTICE PN.1 A quorum of Board members will attend a tour of the Multnomah County Detention Center, 1120 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204, and Inverness Jail, 11540 NE Inverness Dr, Portland, OR 97220, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Fri Jul 10, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on $339,000 for eviction mitigation program

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include a budget modification appropriating $339,000 for eviction mitigation, first reading of a labor harmony ordinance, and ratification of two collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME units. The board will also hear notices of intent for multiple health department grant applications.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR July 16, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2664 135 4236 Password: 73485271 071626 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 BUDGET MODIFICATION # DCA-001-27: Reclassification of a Fleet Maintenance Technician 3 to a Fleet Maintenance Technician 1 DCA-001-27 Reclassification of Fleet Maintenance Tech 3 to Fleet Maintenance Tech 1 (1) (1) C.2 Appointment of four (4) new members to the Library Advisory Board (LAB) APR _ New Library Advisory Board Members (4) - 2026 (1).docx C.3 Notice of intent for the Health Department to apply for the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Coordinated HIV Services for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth HRSA Ryan White Part D NOI C.4 Notice of Intent to Apply for a Metro 2040 Planning Grant on behalf of the Vance Vision Project Agenda Placement Request (APR) NOI - Metro 2040 Grant Vance Vision C.5 Appointing Mark Coleman to the Aging Services Advisory Council(ASAC) for Aging Disability and Veteran …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board Briefing

Briefing on labor harmony agreements for janitorial, security, laundry contracts

The Board of Commissioners is being briefed on a proposed ordinance that would require labor harmony agreements for county contracts covering janitorial, security, and industrial laundry services. Presenters include county staff and outside attorneys. No vote or decision is scheduled at this briefing.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR July 7, 2026 10:00 a.m. I. BOARD BRIEFING - Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.  a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2661 593 2607 Password: 27433464 070926 Agenda B.1 Briefing on Ordinance Requiring Labor Harmony Agreements for Janitorial, Security, and Industrial Laundry Service Contracts Presenters: Mayra Ledesma, Pickett Dummigan Weingart, Attorney, Kate Suisman, NW Workers Justice Project, Attorney, Karla Walter, Center for American Progress, Senior Fellow Labor Harmony APR MultnomahCty_testimony_Walter_260701
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to approve settlement of the Richard Forrest lawsuit

The Multnomah County Board will consider five agenda items. They will adopt a population emergency release plan for juvenile detention facilities, hear an appeal regarding adult care home licensing rules, receive a notice of intent to apply for an ODOT carbon‑reduction grant, consider a resolution to adopt the Safer Sandy Boulevard concept design, and authorize settlement of the Estate of Richard Forrest lawsuit.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR July 2, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, July 2, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2663 820 7652    Password: 73485271 070226 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Oregon Judicial Department for Justice Reinvestment Program (JRP) court personnel to support the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) JRP Grant Agreement. Agenda Placement Request - DCJ IGA with OJD for MCJRP IGA for OJD MCJRP 25-27 (1) III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on that item. Depending upon time constraints, public comment may be limited both in number of speakers and in time to testify. b. To testify: Please use the public testimony form to sign up to testify or to submit written testimony on agenda and non-agenda items. There are a limited amount of speaking slots available for public testimony on non-agenda items for eac …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026

Proclamation Signing Ceremony

Board holds proclamation signing ceremony

This is a ceremonial agenda item only. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony; no legislative or policy decisions are scheduled.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR July 1, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. PROCLAMATION SIGNING CEREMONY a. The County will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Building Boardroom 100, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR. A quorum of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners may attend. b. Watch online: Ceremony c. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 579 2350 Password: 27433464 d. More information is available here: https://multco.us/info/proclamations 070226 Agenda
Thu Jun 25, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on Safe School Zones Ordinance

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading of an ordinance establishing Safe School Zones, along with several other items. The consent agenda includes a $538,272 reduction in grant funds for the Cully Reimagining Justice Project and intergovernmental agreements for health officer services with Washington and Tillamook counties. Regular agenda items also cover funding for the Oregon Historical Society levy, a population emergency release plan for juvenile detention, a moderate-income revolving loan program, and cable franchise agreements with cities and Comcast.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 25, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 745 8353    Password: 73485271 062526 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 BUDGET MODIFICATION # LPSCC-003-26: Reduce Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Cully Reimagining Justice Project Grant Funds by $538,272. LPSCC-003-26_FY26 Reduction to BJA Cully_APR & Report C.2 Intergovernmental Agreement between Washington County and Multnomah County for Health Officer Services. Washington Health Officer (APR) FINAL IGA between WashCo and MultCo C.3 Intergovernmental Agreement between Tillamook County and Multnomah County for Health Officer and District Medical Examiner Professional Services Tillamook Health Officer (APR) FINAL Tillamook IGA for Local Health Officer and ME III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on t …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Board Briefing

Board to weigh investment in Moda Center Arena renovation

The Multnomah County Board will hold a work session to discuss potential investment in renovating the Moda Center Arena. Commissioners will also receive an update on the 2027-2028 Charter Review process and a presentation on the CRC application.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. I. BOARD BRIEFING - Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.  a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2661 882 0452 Password: 27433464 062526 Agenda B.1 2027-2028 Charter Review Process Update and CRC Application. APR-OCI and CIC Presentation on CRC Application .docx Office of Community Involvement - Charter Review Briefing - June 2026 B.2 Work Session to discuss the Board’s consideration for investment in the renovation of the Moda Center Arena. Agenda Placement Request - Moda Center Arena Work Session - June 16, 2026 - Approved by CA City_RCM_Bridge_TermSheet_2-28-2024_executed Final August 2023 - Portland Rose Quarter Economic Impact Moda Center Arena - Multnomah County Board Letter of Support Moda Center Economic Impact RipCityRunsDeep Moda Center FCA DRAFT Report 5-14-24 Moda Center Arena Renovation Investment Timeline June 2026 NE Venue - Prelim Funding Summary - Visual.xlsx - Sheet1
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Proclamation Signing Ceremony

Proclamation signing ceremony with possible quorum of commissioners

This meeting is a proclamation signing ceremony. The Board of Commissioners may have a quorum present. No specific proclamations or other business are listed in the agenda.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 17, 2026 12:00 p.m. I. PROCLAMATION SIGNING CEREMONY a. The County will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony on Monday, June 17, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Building Boardroom 100, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR. A quorum of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners may attend. b. Watch online: Ceremony c. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 167 1205 Password: 27433464 d. More information is available here: https://multco.us/info/proclamations 061826 Agenda
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to set new building permit fees and approve cable service agreements

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will vote to establish new fees for building and land use permits administered by the City of Portland. The agenda also includes approving a contract increase for the Zoning Code Improvement Project and an intergovernmental agreement for cable services with three cities.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 18, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 273 3714    Password: 73485271 061826 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 Resolution to amend contract number DCS-SVCSGEN-175-12-2025 for the Zoning Code Improvement Project, increasing the contract price by an additional $73,505.00. APR - ZCIP Contract Increase - Approved by CA.docx FY 27 Board Resolution - City Building & LU Fees - Approved by CA.docx ZCIP Resolution to Increase Contract Authorization - Updated Resolution III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on that item. Depending upon time constraints, public comment may be limited both in number of speakers and in time to testify. b. To testify: Please use the public testimony form to sign up to testify or to submit written testimony on agenda and non-agenda items. There are a limited amount of …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Second reading of Safe School Zones ordinance

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026. They will consider several budget modifications, including $750K in emergency rent assistance from Portland, and a second reading of an ordinance creating Safe School Zones. Consent agenda items include appointments to LPSCC and a tax foreclosed property repurchase. Resolutions adopt budgets for the Dunthorpe-Riverdale Sanitary Service District and Mid-Multnomah Lighting District, and authorize an intergovernmental agreement for Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission funds.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 11, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2660 517 3492    Password: 73485271 061126 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 Appointments to LPSCC _APR_LPSCC LPSCC Victims Service Providers May 2026 (1) LPSCC Victims Services Providers Bios  (1) (1) C.2 Authorizing the Repurchase of Tax Foreclosed Property as Allowed under ORS 275.180 by Former Owner Estate of Michael Arthur Vallee and Execution of Deed and Closing Documents APR R169018 ESTATE OF MICHAEL VALLEE REPURCHASE AMS CA APPROVED.docx RES R169018 ESTATE OF MICHAEL ARTHUR VALLEE REPURCHASE AMS CA APPROVED.docx DEED  D192698 for R169018 ESTATE OF MICHAEL ARTHUR VALLEE REPURCHASE AMS CA APPROVED.docx III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on that item. Depending upon time constraints, public comment may be limited both …
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Fri Jun 5, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to adopt FY 2027 budget for county and library district

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Multnomah County and the Multnomah County Library District. Several related resolutions cover property tax levies, financial policies, investment policy, salary adjustments for non-represented employees, and the county fee schedule. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item for a health department grant application.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 4, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. - Late Start Time a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2661 718 1466  Password: 73485271 060426 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 Notice of intent for the Health Department to apply for the Health Resources & Services Administration’s FY26 Expanding Nutrition Services grant 6.4.26 HRSA Expanded Nutrition Services NOI III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on that item. Depending upon time constraints, public comment may be limited both in number of speakers and in time to testify. b. To testify: Please use the public testimony form to sign up to testify or to submit written testimony on agenda and non-agenda items. There are a limited amount of speaking slots available for public testimony on non-agenda items for each Board meeting. If non-agenda testimony slots are full, you may still submit written testimony o …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Budget Work Session #21 Afternoon Session

County board deliberates FY 2027 budget and amendments

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is holding the 21st budget work session to review department budgets, deliberate on budget notes, and consider amendments for fiscal year 2027. The meeting is open to the public via online or phone access.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 3, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. Budget Work Session #21 - Wednesday June 3, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code:  2662 890 4266 Password: 27433464 060426 Agenda BWS.21 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department Budget Review, Deliberate, Budget Notes and review of Amendments APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession - Deliberation Amendments Budget Notes Budget Follow up 6.3.26.docx (1)
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Budget Work Session #21 Morning Session

Multnomah County Board holds FY 2027 budget work session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for Budget Work Session #21. The session focuses on reviewing department budgets, deliberations, budget notes, and amendments for Fiscal Year 2027.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 3, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #21 - Wednesday June 3, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code:  2662 890 4266 Password: 27433464 060426 Agenda BWS.21 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department Budget Review, Deliberate, Budget Notes and review of Amendments APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession - Deliberation Amendments Budget Notes Budget Follow up 6.3.26.docx (1)
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Budget Work Session #20

County board holds FY 2027 budget work session

The Board of Commissioners meets for Budget Work Session #20 to review department budgets, deliberate on budget notes, and discuss amendments for the FY 2027 budget. No votes or final decisions are scheduled at this session.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR June 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #20 - Tuesday June 2, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code:  2663 103 7691  Password: 27433464 060426 Agenda BWS.20 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department Budget Review, Deliberate, Budget Notes and review of Amendments APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession - Deliberation Amendments Budget Notes Budget Follow up 6.2.26.docx (1) FY 2027 Department Amendment - Updated for Adoption
Fri May 29, 2026

Budget Work Session #19 Morning Session

County board holds FY 2027 budget follow-up work session

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is meeting for Budget Work Session #19, a follow-up to previous FY 2027 budget discussions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for continued review and discussion.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 28, 2026 11:10 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #19 - Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2660 794 5383    Password: 27433464 052826 Agenda BWS.19 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Budget Work Session Follow-up  APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Budget Worksession Follow up 5.28.26.docx
Fri May 29, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board to ratify corrections deputies union contract

The Multnomah County Board will meet to consider consent agenda items, including budget modifications and a grant application, followed by public comment. On the regular agenda, the board will vote on a resolution consenting to the appointment of Rachel Pearl as Director of the Department of County Human Services and ratify a 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Multnomah County Corrections Deputies Association. A work session will also be held to discuss creating safe school zones in the county.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 28, 2026 09:00 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. - Earlier Start Time a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2660 794 5383  Password: 73485271 052826 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 BUDGET MODIFICATION # DCHS-006-26: Reclassify 1.00 FTE Manager 1 to Program Supervisor in Aging, Disability, and Veterans Services BudMod DCHS-006-26 (1) C.2 Notice of Intent to Apply for the Large Scale Community Visions Grant for Vance Vision _20260528 - DCS - NOI for Large Scale Community Visions Grant for Vance Vision C.3 BUDGET MODIFICATION # DCHS-007-26: Reclassify 1.00 FTE Case Manager Senior to Case Manager 2 in Aging, Disability, and Veterans Services Budmod DCHS-007-26 III. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of Thursday board meetings. Comments on agenda items are heard before the Board votes on that item. Depending upon time constraints, public comment may be limited both in number of speakers and in time to testify. …
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Fri May 29, 2026

Budget Work Session #19 Afternoon Session

Budget work session follow-up for FY 2027

The Board of Commissioners holds a budget work session to discuss follow-up items from prior sessions on the FY 2027 budget. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda contains only procedural items and meeting access information.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 28, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. Budget Work Session #19  Afternoon - Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2660 794 5383    Password: 27433464 052826 Agenda BWS.19 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Budget Work Session Follow-up  APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Budget Worksession Follow up 5.28.26.docx
Wed May 27, 2026

Budget Work Session #18

Board reviews FY 2027 budget work session follow‑up

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session to follow up on the FY 2027 budget. Commissioners will watch a briefing online or listen by phone. No specific agenda items beyond the budget follow‑up are listed.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 27, 2026 09:00 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #18 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2660 965 8128    Password: 27433464 052826 Agenda BWS.18 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Budget Work Session Follow-up  APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Budget Worksession Follow up 5.27.26.docx
Fri May 22, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

First reading of Safe School Zones ordinance on agenda

The Multnomah County Board will consider a consent agenda with budget modifications, grant authorizations, and notices of intent to seek federal and state funds. The regular agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance to establish Safe School Zones, a resolution to analyze gaps in the Preschool for All program, and a resolution to amend contracting rules for greater flexibility in the Construction Diversity Equity Fund. Public comment is scheduled.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 21, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. REGULAR MEETING - Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Regular Board Meeting b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2664 316 7633 Password: 73485271 052126 Agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA C.1 BUDGET MODIFICATION # DCA-009-26: Reclassification of a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to a Program Supervisor Budmod-DCA-009-26 - Reclassification of 1.00 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor C.2 BUDGET MODIFICATION # HD-021-26: Reclassification of one position within the Health Department Budmod-HD-021 APR & ExpRevFTE (2) C.3 BUDGET MODIFICATION # DCHS-005-26: Reclassifies 1.00 FTE Manager 1 to Manager 2 in the Youth and Family Services Division BudMod DCHS-005-26 C.4 BUDGET MODIFICATION # MCSO-006-26: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant - $15,200 Additional Funds-Overtime and Training Budmod-MCSO-006-26 APR & ExpRevFTE C.5 BUDGET MODIFICATION # MCSO-007-26: Oregon Department of Transportation DUII and Distracted Driving Grants - Additional Overtime Funds Budmod-MCSO-007-26 APR & ExpRevFTE C.6 Notice of Intent f …
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Fri May 22, 2026

Budget Work Session #17

County board holds follow-up budget work session for FY 2027

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is holding its 17th budget work session, with a single agenda item for follow-up discussion on the FY 2027 budget. No specific proposals, ordinances, or contracts are listed. This appears to be a procedural session to continue prior discussions.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 21, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. Budget Work Session #17 - Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2661 761 7325 Password: 27433464 052126 Agenda BWS.17 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Budget Work session Follow up as needed APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Worksession Follow up as needed.docx
Thu May 21, 2026

Virtual Public Budget Hearing #3

Multnomah County holds virtual public hearing for FY 2027 budget

The Board of Commissioners and Budget Committee are conducting a virtual public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the FY 2027 budget with the community.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 20, 2026 06:00 p.m. I. Virtual Public Budget Hearing #3 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. a. This is a Virtual public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the FY 2027 budget with the community. b. Follow this link to view the meeting on your electronic device: Public Hearing #3 c. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 611 8991 Password: 43274641 d. Testimony: Verbal public testimony for this meeting is full. Members of the public may submit a written suggestion or comment about the Chair's Proposed Budget at multco.us/budget-feedback . Those who sign up to testify at the hearing may request Interpreter services. Written comments can also be submitted by sending an email to the Board Clerk at boardclerk@multco.us. e. Interpretation is available for American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Russian, Somali and Vietnamese. 052126 Agenda
Thu May 21, 2026

Budget Work Session #16

Board reviews FY 2027 budget proposals for Library and Communications

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will hold Budget Work Session #16 on May 20, 2026. Commissioners will hear FY 2027 budget presentations from the County Library and the Communications Office. The session is for discussion and review of the proposed budgets.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 20, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. Budget Work Session #16 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 043 8732 Password: 27433464 052126 Agenda BWS.16 a Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Session - Multnomah County Library      District Budget and Library Presenters: Annie Lewis, Director of Libraries; Katie Shifley, Finance & Facilities Director; Stephen Houser, Deputy Director; Ari Yookilsang Alberg, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Analyst; Madison Riethman, Library Advisory Board member / CBAC; David Jarvis - Library Advisory Board member / CBAC APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Library and Library District.docx FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - Library_Final FY 2027 Library District Budget Presentation_Final BWS.16 b FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Communications Office Presenters: Dennis Theriault, Deputy Communications Director and other invited guests. APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession - Communications.docx FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - NOND Communications (1)
Thu May 21, 2026

Budget Work Session #15

Board briefed on FY 2027 General Fund 5-year forecast

The Board of Commissioners held Budget Work Session #15, receiving an informational briefing on the FY 2027 General Fund five-year forecast update. They also heard budget presentations from the County Auditor, Office of Diversity and Equity, Office of Community Involvement, and Government Relations.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 20, 2026 09:00 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #15 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2662 332 6147 Password: 27433464 052126 Agenda BWS.15 a Informational Board Briefing on the FY 2027 General Fund 5-Year Forecast Update Presenters: Christian Elkin, Chief Budget Officer; Jeff Renfro, Economist APR FY 2027 General Fund 5-Year Forecast Update May 2026 FY 2027 General Fund Forecast - May 2026 BWS.15 b FY 2027 Budget Work Session - County Auditor Presenters: Jennifer McGuirk, County Auditor, and other invited guests APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession - County Auditor Multco Auditor FY27 Budget Presentation BWS.15 c FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Office of Diversity and Equity Presenters: Laura Shepherd, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer; and other invited guests APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Office of Diversity and Equity.docx FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - NOND ODE BWS.15 d FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Office of Community Involvement Presenters: Amara Perez, Executive Director of the Office of Community Involvement an …
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Wed May 20, 2026

TSCC Hearing

Multnomah County TSCC holds tax hearing for county and library district

The Board of Commissioners is holding a Tax Supervising & Conservation Commission hearing for Multnomah County and the Library District. The agenda contains no specific proposals or dollar amounts; the hearing is a procedural step for tax oversight.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 15, 2026 09:30 a.m. I. TSCC Hearing - Friday, May 15, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. a. Watch online: Budget Work Session b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2663 577 3922  Password:43274641 051426 Agenda (2) SE.1. Multnomah County Tax Supervising & Conservation Commission (TSCC) Hearing Multnomah County SE.2 Multnomah County Tax Supervising & Conservation Commission (TSCC) Hearing Library District II. ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 20, 2026

Budget Work Session #14

Board holds budget work session on FY 2027 amendments

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners convenes its 14th budget work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget. Items include a non-departmental overview, department budget amendments, and Multnomah County Library District budget amendments. This is a working session for deliberation, not a final vote.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 19, 2026 10:52 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #14 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2663 947 2702 Password: 27433464 052126 Agenda BWS.14 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Non Departmental Overview Presenters: Christian Elkin, Chief Budget Officer APR FY 2027 Budget Worksesession NonDepartmental Overview.docx FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - NOND Overview BWS.14 b FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department Budget Review, Deliberate and review of Amendments Presenters: Christian Elkin, Chief Budget Officer, and other invited guests APR FY 2027 Budget Work session - Department Amendments Budget Notes and Budget Follow up.docx FY 2027 Department Amendments Presentation FY 2027 Department Amendments - as of 05-15-2026 BWS.14 c Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Session - Multnomah County Library District Budget Amendments Presenters: Annie Lewis, MCLD Director/Budget Officer; Katie Shifley, Library Finance & Facilities Director APR FY2027 MCLD Amendments 5-19-2026.docx 27_LIB-DF_RA_01 27_LIB-DF_RA_02
Wed May 20, 2026

Board Briefing

Board receives briefing on the Justice Fellowship program

The Board of Commissioners will receive a briefing titled 'The Justice Fellowship: From Pilot to Practice.' Presenters include representatives from the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Office of Community Involvement.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 19, 2026 09:00 a.m. I. BOARD BRIEFING - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.  - Please note earlier start time a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2663 947 2702  Password: 27433464 052126 Agenda B.1 Justice Fellowship Briefing Presenters: Enrique Rivera, Justice Fellowship Coordinator, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council; Lionel Irving, Justice Fellow; Lisa Guirsch, Justice Fellow ; Amara Perez, Director, Office of Community Involvement; Salome Chimuku, Policy Director, District 2; Stacy Cowan, Director, Office of Government Relations ; Sarah Mullen, Executive Director, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council APR_LPSCC Justice Fellowship Briefing_5_19 The Justice Fellowship_ From Pilot to Practice
Fri May 15, 2026

Budget Work Session #13

FY 2027 Budget Work Session for Community Services and Sustainability

The Board of Commissioners holds its 13th budget work session to review proposed FY 2027 budgets for the Department of Community Services and the Office of Sustainability. Presentations will cover divisions including Animal Services, Elections, Land Use Planning, Transportation, and sustainability initiatives. A tentative follow-up on the Human Services Department (HSD) budget may also occur.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 14, 2026 01:00 p.m. I. Budget Work Session #13 - Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2663 911 0331 Password: 27433464 051426 Agenda BWS.13 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department of Community Services Presenters: Margi Bradway, DCS Department Director; Denell Broncho, DCS Deputy Director; Britta Schinske, DCS Finance Director; D’Metri Mattocks, DCS Equity & Inclusion Manager; Erin Grahek, Animal Services Director; Tim Scott, Elections Division Director; Megan Gibb, Land Use Planning Division Director; Joh Henrichsen, Transportation Division Director; Yume Delegato, DCS CBAC Chair APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Department of Community Services.docx FINAL FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - DCS BWS.13 b FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Office of Sustainability Presenters: John Wasiutynski, Director of the Office of Sustainability and other invited guests APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - Office of Sustainability.docx FY 2027 Department Budget Presentation - NOND Sustainability BWS.13 c Tentative  HSD Budget Worksession Follow up APR FY 2027 B …
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Fri May 15, 2026

Budget Work Session #12

Board of Commissioners holds FY 2027 budget work sessions for county assets and services

The Board of Commissioners is conducting budget work sessions for the Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes capital briefings from the Department of County Assets and the Department of Community Services.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 14, 2026 09:00 a.m. I. Budget Work Session #12 - Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. a. Watch online: Board Briefing b. Listen by phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access code: 2664 111 2445  Password: 27433464 051426 Agenda BWS.12 a FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department of County Assets Capital Briefing Presenters: Tracey Massey, DCA Director & Interim Deputy COO; Sim Ogle, Chief Information Officer; Dan Zalkow, Facilities & Property Management Director; and Eric Arellano, County Chief Financial Officer APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - DCA Capital Briefing.docx FY 2027 DCA Board Capital Approved Budget Presentation Capital Project Information Funding Forcasting DCA - Updated Table FY27 BWS.12 b FY 2027 Budget Work Session - Department of Community Services Capital Briefing Presenters: Margi Bradway, DCS Department Director; Jon Henrichsen, County Engineer; Jessica Berry, DCS Transportation Deputy Director APR FY 2027 Budget Worksession - DCS Capital Briefing.docx FINAL Transportation Capital Presentation FY 2027
Thu May 14, 2026

Public Budget Hearing #2

Board holds second public hearing on FY 2026 budget

The Board of Commissioners and Budget Committee will hold a hybrid public hearing to discuss the Chair's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting will take place at Mt Hood Community College in Gresham. Community members may testify in person or submit written comments.

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Agenda Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR May 13, 2026 06:00 p.m. I. Public Budget Hearing #2 - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. a. This is a hybrid public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the FY 2026 budget with the community. b. Location: Mt Hood Community College, 26000 S.E Stark St., Gresham, OR 97030  Jazz Cafe/Town and Gown Room e. Testimony: Members of the public may sign up to testify at the hearing or submit a written suggestion or comment about the Chair's Proposed Budget at multco.us/budget-feedback . Those who sign up to testify at the hearing may request Interpreter services. Written comments can also be submitted by sending an email to the Board Clerk at boardclerk@multco.us. f. Interpretation is available for American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Russian, Somali and Vietnamese. 051426 Agenda (1)

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🌐 County-level context (Multnomah County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-5,611 people (-$799.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Severe Storm": 4, "Flood": 3, "Fire": 2, "Biological": 2, · last Sat Apr 13, 2024)
Traffic fatalities78 (31 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments27,204 (442,844 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,997/mo (15,669 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.1% (low numeracy 24% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$2.35B
Annual budget
$581.9M
Debt outstanding
1,594
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$2.35B
Spending$1.70B
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$581.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.25×
Debt-load index38 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.424
All kids
0.403
Black kids
0.323

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