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Current and Upcoming Elections - Multnomah County ElectionsInformation on recent and upcoming elections, including the November 8, 2022 General Election.
College to County MentorshipThe Bridge Section's Fabian Jimenez talks about how the College to County Mentorship Program put him on the path to an engineering career with the county.
Stark Street Culvert Time-Lapse VideoSee a time-lapse video of the 2017 Stark Street Culvert Replacement. The project replaced an undersized fish ladder with a culvert that restored the natural streambed and allows for fish passage.
Earthquake Ready Burnside BridgeMultnomah County is conducting a project to provide our community with a reliable Willamette River crossing on the Burnside regional lifeline route after a major earthquake.
Current and Upcoming Elections - Multnomah County Elections...
College to County Mentorship
Stark Street Culvert Time-Lapse Video
Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge
Aerial view of a river surrounded by mountains at sunset

About Us

The mission of DCS is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard.

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Two puppies and an animal services volunteer.

Animal Services (Multco Pets)

Pet licensing, adoption, lost & found, spay & neuter assistance, stray and feral cat trap/neuter/release, animal abuse investigations. multcopets.org

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Elections

Multnomah County Elections Division

The Multnomah County Elections Division conducts all local, city, county, state and federal elections for the citizens of Multnomah County.

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Aerial view of the Sandy River area and Troutdale.

Land Use Planning

The Land Use Planning Division ensures the preservation and protection of forest lands, farm and nursery production, wildlife, streams, scenic views, and the Columbia River Gorge.

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Paving is planned on Arata Road on Sept. 28, 2019

Transportation

The Transportation Division includes roads, bridges, planning, permits and the County Surveyor's office.

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Aerial view of undeveloped area between 182nd and 190th, marked as Vance Park, Former Quarry Area and Multnomah County Yeon Facility.

Vance Vision Plan

The Vance Property is one of the largest undeveloped areas in East County. It is located along 182nd and 190th Avenues in the Rockwood and Centennial neighborhoods of Gresham.

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Public Records Requests

Who to contact about public records requests.

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Solid Waste & Recycling

We license private haulers and oversee garbage and recycling services for the unfranchised areas of Multnomah County outside of city boundaries.

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  • Aerial view of the Sandy River area and Troutdale.
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  • Paving is planned on Arata Road on Sept. 28, 2019
    Transportation
  • Aerial view of a river surrounded by mountains at sunset
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