Chair Jeff Cogen
Projects & Initiatives
County C.R.O.P.S.
August 16, 2010
Growing produce for low-income county residents on previously vacant county-owned land in Troutdale.
Diversity and Equity Initiative
June 24, 2010
Chair Cogen believes that government can help the people in a community realize their potential and fulfill their aspirations. As Multnomah County grows and changes in the richness of race, ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation, he will continue to invest in programs and initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in health and welfare throughout the community and within the organization.
Multnomah County Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center (CATC)
June 22, 2010
Community leaders, mental health advocates and others long have identified the need for a mental health sub-acute facility in our community. The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center will serve individuals experiencing a mental health crisis who cannot manage their symptoms on their own and do not need a hospital stay to become stable.
Sellwood Bridge
May 04, 2010
Securing funding for a much-needed replacement of the busiest two-lane bridge in Oregon.
Economic Stimulus
April 30, 2010
Actively pursuing economic recovery grants to help create jobs and energize the local economy.
Vital Aging Initiative
April 09, 2010
More than 100,000 residents of Multnomah County are over the age of 65 right now and projections show that older Oregonians will make up an increasing share of the population for years to come. The aging of the baby boom generation is driving a large demographic shift that has huge consequences for Multnomah County and for all of our communities.