Statement from Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson
The annual proclamation raises the visibility of human trafficking and highlights the County’s ongoing commitment to addressing it.
During the Thursday board meeting, Assistant County Attorney Katherine Thomas walked board members through procedures required to send the measure to the voters.
Participants might receive food, clothing and hygiene supplies, or simply a place to sleep. Treatment Readiness staff can help with tasks like getting an ID, or more complex needs like housing.
Integration is part of a larger effort to better coordinate services and collaborate regionally with shared information, guided by Metro’s Supportive Housing Services measure
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Supportive Housing Services funding for a new housing case manager position that will serve domestic violence survivors at the Gateway Center.
The shelter is among several the Joint Office has opened or begun preparing to open since last year, part of a sustained expansion that includes motels, villages and traditional shelters.
Most Multnomah County services will be unavailable on Monday, Jan. 16.
On Thursday, Jan. 5 the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 13. 2023 as Korean American Day in Multnomah County.
Multnomah County Animal Services ended its pause on accepting strays and resumed normal operations on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Chair Vega Pederson said her office will direct a review of MCAS practices.
Jennifer McGuirk was sworn in for a second term as Multnomah County Auditor on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Sworn in for a second four-year term Thursday, Jan. 5, Commissioner Susheela Jayapal reflected on the challenging times Multnomah County faced during a worldwide pandemic.