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Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott was selected to serve as president of the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) on Aug. 17. } Theres not really coordination or communication with the East County jurisdictions or others. She also said looking at tenant protections and funding organizations providing housing assistance should be part of that effort. And I think were still seeing unfortunately some of the effects of that to this day. display: inline-block; I also have 14 years of experience in the technology sector as a project manager. And so in the local government, the organization, the county that chair is basically the chief executive officer. Sign up for the Candidate Training: Saturday, March 4, 12 to 4 on Zoom. All rights reserved. font-style: italic; March 20, 2023 - Measure argument filing deadline for County Voters' Pamphlet, Fri. March 31, 2023 - Military/overseas ballots mailed, Mon. [17][failed verification] Within a few days, several groups joined to file a lawsuit to halt the county's action. Her announcement was supported by three other commissioners (Serena Cruz, Lisa Naito, Maria Rojo de Steffey), but criticized by Lonnie Roberts, who represents the eastern part of Multnomah county and was left out of the decision. .inner_percentage.Democratic { We had an extra $30 million. I think that without actual intervention, giving people options of where they can go, a place that is safe, a place where they have just as much of their own things, whether it's a tent or their clothes without doing that work, (sweeps) are not ethical, Vega Pederson said. She hires, fires, oversees all of the department heads. Though smallest in area, Multnomah County is the state's most populous county. .non_result_row th { There were 324,832 housing units at an average density of 753.2 per square mile (290.8/km2). Ballotpedia features 395,577 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. padding-bottom: 8px; But we didnt do a good enough job coordinating the response to that decision, which was about how we make sure that we are doing better trash pickup. |To request permission to reuse content, emaileditor@streetroots.orgor call503-228-5657, ext. } Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell won election outright against Derrick Peterson and Nicholas Alberts in the primary for Multnomah County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. You can read more 2022 election coverage here. Incumbent Mike Guebert defeated Jake Kerslake in the general election for East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 3 on November 8, 2022. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. However, Merkley carried Multnomah County by over 142,000 votes, enough to allow him to defeat Smith by 59,100 votes. U.S. Congress | [32], Map of Multnomah County Senate-Representative District Maps. margin-bottom: 0px; Feb. 4, 2023- First date to file as a candidate, Thur. Multnomah County Measure 26-235 was on the ballot as a referral in Multnomah County on November 8, 2022. Final official certified results available on Dec. 5, 2022. Contact our sales team. Alternatively, Chinookan mnumax (also nmanumax) those toward water (or toward the Columbia River, known in Chinookan as ma or wma the great water). font-size: 12px; We need someone to go through and develop a structure and system that is effective, that can deliver the services for the community and be held accountable, Meieran said. Updated: Mar 14, 2022 / 08:56 AM PDT It's the first contested election in over a decade for MultCo sheriff PORTLAND, Ore. ( Portland Tribune) Three candidates are set to face off in the race. Dec 5, 2022 - Final Certification of Election Results, Tue. display: block; And so thats work that Im gonna be very committed to as the Multnomah County chair, but that work definitely goes outside just the doors of the Multnomah County buildings. And then the other role that the chair has is serving as the head of the Board of County Commissioners, which is really about setting the agenda for the board meetings, setting the priorities, driving the discussions. The county courthouse is located in downtown Portland. Turnout & Statistics Write-In Results for no candidate filed positions Election Results (ENR) - summary and precinct level, Precinct level results certified on Dec. 5, 2022. Here are their answers, edited for length and clarity: Jessica Vega Pederson, left, and Sharon Meieran, both county commissioners, are leading in the race to become Multnomah County's next chief executive. position: relative; County commissioners met for the first time on January 17, 1855.[5]. The. We need to be doing it in a cohesive way with, like, a plan and a goal and an understanding of the universe of need, Meieran said. Vega Pederson: So people can think of the chair as the chief executive for the government of Multnomah County. Meierans plan lists improving the Joint Office of Homelessness Services, the partnership between the city of Portland and Multnomah County responsible for a suite of services to address homelessness, as a specific goal. height: 100%; Voters turned down a Multnomah County measure that would have allowed people who are not U.S. citizens to vote in county elections. font-style: italic; } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Within five years, the plan aims to have the majority of homeless people housed, or with an individualized plan to get housing, while in the meantime providing supportive services. Q: Tell me what your priorities would be as far as helping marginalized communities, and what your diversity, equity and inclusion goals will be, if you were to win this election? [29], Of the 304,540 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 46.3% were non-families, and 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals. } [16] Multnomah County was one of the few local governments in Oregon to approve such a tax increase. overflow-y: auto; I think there needs to be an overhaul, Meieran said. Election Results (ENR) - summary and precinct level, Summary, Write-In and Precinct committee person results. 404. We need to make sure that we are providing resources to help with tenants who are facing eviction, Vega Pederson said. | I also see the chair as being a key convener of leaders and stakeholders to come together. } Having a place where people feel that they are safe, that they have stability, that they're able to be here, I think is a critical thing.. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { And the question is more than who is involved; it is how we make a functioning system of implementation, oversight, and accountability. The winner will replace outgoing chair Deborah Kafoury, who has served in the role since 2015 and is term-limited from running again. Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. 2021 Street Roots. width: 100%; Incumbent Susheela Jayapal won election outright against Derry Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor in the primary for Multnomah County Commission District 2 on May 17, 2022. It was approved . } letter-spacing: 0.03em; [49], Coordinates: 4532N 12225W / 45.54N 122.41W / 45.54; -122.41, United States presidential election results for Multnomah County, Oregon, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, National Register of Historic Places listings in Multnomah County, Oregon, "Oregon Almanac: Abbreviation to Counties", "Oregon Historical County Records Guide:Multnomah County History", "Politicians and scandal: a Portland-area tradition", "Initiative, Referendum and Recall: 1958-1970", "State of Oregon Voters' Pamphlet General Election 1968", "Some Major City-County Consolidation Referenda in the 20th Century", "Relating to city-county consolidation; creating new provisions", "Multnomah County March 30 & April 1, 1999 Board Meetings", "Children's Internet Protection Act; Questions and Answers", "May 2003 Special Election - Multnomah County - Measure No. Vega Pederson wants to enhance eviction protection efforts and said the county should inform people about resources and options before evictions. color: #6db24f; Source1Source2. In our work to support transparency, accountability, and equity, we strive to elevate the voices of county employees. Theyre the kind of things that may sound good, may look good to be acting urgently, but at the end of the day, theyre not going to make a difference. .votebox_bp_logo { (This question was only asked to Meieran.). Jessica Vega Pederson was elected to serve as Multnomah County Commissioner for District 3 in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020. We need representation from our local legislative offices. Within a year she aims to develop a network of microvillages, parking lots, larger villages and shelters to provide hygiene services, dignity and improved health and safety. The plan would also establish a crisis task force to, according to Meieran, reduce harm for people living outside face and implement a by name count to better assess individuals and their needs. 26-48", "Former Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn returns to Portland with nonprofit job", "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. So all of that is the kind of legacy, the work and the perspective I bring running for county chair. Multnomah County Elections Division May 17, 2022 Primary Election toggle Menu Results and Turnout from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election Multnomah County certified final election results on June 8, 2022. Related: Multnomah County chair race headed to runoff election. [2] Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { And we need to be getting those long-term rental assistance dollars out into the community, where they're needed to prevent, really a tidal wave of people who are at risk.. You can do more than vote to fight for democracy. Meierans approach to homelessness centralizes resources to theoretically provide services more efficiently. Out of the total population, 15.40% of those under the age of 18 and 9.80% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. It is worth noting that the MultDems official 2022 platform calls for the strengthening of Oregon gun laws. We absolutely have to be partners with the state as a jurisdiction, with our state legislators, and with the governor in terms of recognizing that this isnt just a Portland issue. padding-left: 10px; Q: What is a vote or decision that the county board has made in the past few years with which you disagreed and what would you have done differently? .inner_percentage { There are multiple barriers to gaining citizenship in the USthe application alone . I am really proud of the very broad and deep coalition of leaders and organizations, community members who are supporting my campaign. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. line-height: 1.5em; } Multnomah County Elections reports Ryan earning 57 percent of votes as of 7 am Wednesday. } [citation needed], In February 2001, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Library Advisory Board and authorized the library to enter into a lawsuit to stop the Children's Internet Protection Act. State and local courts | Its creation was a result of a petition earlier that year by businessmen in Portland complaining of the inconvenient location of the Washington County seat in Hillsboro and of the share of Portland tax revenues leaving the city to support Washington County farmers. Final Multnomah County results certified on June 8, 2022. background-color: #db0000; margin: 0px 10px; This election, Multnomah County voters will decide whether to join the 50 or so other municipalities around the country that have adopted a system of ranked choice voting. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } My proposal is about distributed small sites, and then when we go to people and say, oh, you can't be on the sidewalk, we (can) say, no, you can't be here, but here's a menu of options, Meieran said, adding the county should help with the transition. Oct. 18, 2022 - Voter registration deadline, Wed. Oct 19, 2022 - In-state ballots mailed to voters. Q: What lessons should county leaders have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic? } My husband is a small business owner. The per capita income for the county was $28,883. width: 100% Incumbent Shawn Looney won election in the general election for West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District At-Large, Position 2 on November 8, 2022. It is located along the south side of the Columbia River. Many of you have been asking about the Multnomah County Democrats' stance on Measure 114, which makes changes to firearm ownership and purchase requirements. } We will be using every dollar that we have to figure out the ways to reach people that need to vote and to share a message of the need for change and accountability in our local government. } letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin-bottom:16px; Number of registered voters: 566,866 Vega Pederson notes the Joint Office was a small team with significantly less resources until fiscal year 2022, when it was expanded to 70 full time employees and a beefed up budget. padding-left: 0; She represents all of Multnomah County west. } background-color: #6db24f; I don't have a window into decision-making processes with the Joint Office.. .votebox_legend { A " yes " vote supported changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } Voter Turnout (Ballots Returned) - November 2022 Election. There were 288,561 housing units at an average density of 663 per square mile (256/km2). } } Vega Pederson has a housing affordability and houselessness plan on her campaign site listing short-, medium- and long-term objectives. Q: Explain to the average person what the chair does. I show up for our county employees all the time and work very well with them. letter-spacing: .03em; [1] Multnomah County is part of the PortlandVancouverHillsboro, ORWA Metropolitan Statistical Area. padding-bottom: 8px; We are not going to be able to change decades of underfunding in our housing market, especially along the more affordable levels, overnight. The explorer William Clark wrote in his Journal: "I entered this rivercalled Multnomahfrom a nation who reside on Wappato Island, a little below the enterence" (quoted from Willamette Landings by H.M. The following candidates ran in the primary for Multnomah County Commission Chair on May 17, 2022. Corning). The joint office structure has the potential to really bring people together and address the broad needs related to homelessness. .race_header { [12] The US Supreme Court ultimately decided in 2003 that the law was constitutional in US v. ALA. Portland Community College serves western portions of the county and Mt. Additional investment, Vega Pederson said, would allow increased information sharing, tracking services provided and outcomes. Vega Pederson is against implementing sweeps without providing support and alternative places for people to go. Unofficial results Wednesday had the measure failing 45% to 55% . Administrative Hand Count in Multnomah County occurred Dec. 6, after certification on Dec. 5. Assistance for voters with disabilities: Get assistance and access supports in your home, at a hospital or care facility, or at the elections office. width: 100%; To request permission to reuse content, email editor@streetroots.org.