Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Board Briefing And Budget Work Session
The board briefing focused on the Justice Fellowship Program, a civic engagement and leadership development initiative designed for individuals with lived experience in the criminal legal system. Key discussion points included the program's history, recruitment strategies for the cohort, the 17-session curriculum structure, and the ongoing partnership with the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge. Presentations highlighted the importance of civic participation, leadership development, and the creation of pathways to professional opportunities for program participants to effectively influence criminal legal system policies.
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Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Budget Work Session
The board received a presentation on the capital budget for fiscal year 2027, focusing on both routine and non-routine capital projects. The session included a briefing from the Department of County Assets regarding capital planning and fiscal constraints, as well as recommendations from the Asset and Management Citizen Budget Advisory Committee. Key discussion topics included the status of various IT projects such as the CEDARS replacement, homeless management information system implementation, and public website transformation. The board also reviewed non-routine capital funds, specifically regarding the sobering and crisis intervention center, alongside discussions on deferred maintenance and staffing trends for capital improvement projects.
Mar 5, 2026·Board meeting
Multma County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured extensive public testimony regarding the allocation of housing funds, with advocates urging the use of unused budget surplus for permanent supportive housing and the housing first model. Discussions addressed concerns over proposed budget cuts to clinical mental health services and the potential elimination of the gun violence behavioral health response team. Further topics included the importance of ongoing community support programs, the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the sheriff's department, and a presentation regarding the elections division audit report.
