} Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. [45] Portland is one of the five largest auto import ports in the nation and is the West Coast's leading exporter of grain and lumber. line-height: 1.5em; I also think that the pandemic really demonstrated how the government, at every level, needs to do a much better job about identifying and communicating and reaching out to BIPOC communities, to immigrant and refugee communities, senior communities, and really making sure that critical information is getting to them in ways that they can understand. Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell won election outright against Derrick Peterson and Nicholas Alberts in the primary for Multnomah County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. width: 100%; Voter Turnout (Ballots Returned) - November 2022 Election, 2023 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000, Property Records (including tax statements), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Information for Candidates, Campaigns & Jurisdictions. Multnomah County also held special elections for three circuit court seats on November 8, 2022. 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. It wasn't easy, but we together we did it. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 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. Our system clearly needs to involve local governmental partners such as Metro, Multnomah Countys sister counties, Washington and Clackamas, the city of Portland, and also our East County jurisdictions that have not been represented currently in our efforts. Street Roots newspaper operates independently of Street Roots advocacy andis a part of the Street Roots organization. } font-size: 0.9em; background-color: #003388; Cities | Number of registered voters: 566,866 June 12, 2023 - Final Election Results Certified. I will be vigorously challenging them based on the facts, as well as the conclusions reached. Hood Community College serves eastern portions. background-color: grey; Vega Pederson served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 47 as a Democrat from 2013 to 2017 and was the first Latina to serve in the Oregon House. margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; We need representation from our local legislative offices. background-color: #f4f4f4; I am really proud of the very broad and deep coalition of leaders and organizations, community members who are supporting my campaign. } Additional investment, Vega Pederson said, would allow increased information sharing, tracking services provided and outcomes. Multnomah County Measure 26-233 was on the ballot as a referral in Multnomah County on November 8, 2022. However, Merkley carried Multnomah County by over 142,000 votes, enough to allow him to defeat Smith by 59,100 votes. Q: What about your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this role? Track your ballot. Everything that I have done has been aligned with that: as a lawyer; working as an appointed special advocate; doing childrens advocacy; being a volunteer for Portlands Street Medicine; working with people living outside. Your support fuels our in-depth reporting, and each week brings you original news you won't find anywhere else. 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. Its actually a statewide issue and local governments cant solve it alone, we need this to be a priority for the state. .inner_percentage { She also said looking at tenant protections and funding organizations providing housing assistance should be part of that effort. I think one of the things that we have to do internally is really incorporate our diversity, equity, inclusion goals by inclusively leading with race in our county practices with hiring and mentoring and promotion. [1] Multnomah County is part of the PortlandVancouverHillsboro, ORWA Metropolitan Statistical Area. .votebox-results-cell--check { Shes a gatekeeper for information and data and basically sets the direction and vision for the county. 2022Street Roots. I spoke to a larger strategic plan, but also a very clear communications plan that is ready to deploy that can reach people who are vulnerable or marginalized, and who are at highest risk, so that again, when the emergency hits, were not scrambling. With the federal level we need the scale of the government to bring resources to bear as well. background: #4c4c4c; margin-right: 12px; padding-bottom: 0px; There are four regularly scheduled election dates each year in Oregon: the 2nd Tuesday in March; the 3rd Tuesday in May; the 4th Tuesday in August; and the 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in November. } [4], Multnomah County (the thirteenth in Oregon Territory) was created on December 22, 1854, formed out of two other Oregon counties the eastern part of Washington County and the northern part of Clackamas County. Street Roots is made possible by readers like you! position: relative; Simply put, Multnomah ("down river" or "toward the great water") is the shortened form of nematlnomaq/nmanumax". Election Results Turnout and statistics Other information from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election Voter Pamphlets/Guides - May 2022 Primary Information on recent and upcoming elections, including the November 8, 2022 General Election. Oct. 18, 2022 - Voter registration deadline, Wed. Oct 19, 2022 - In-state ballots mailed to voters. The county is named after the Chinookan word for the "lower river", Multnomah, Matlnomaq, mnumax being interpretive English spellings of the same word. .race_header { We dont answer phones, we don't respond to emails, we don't say the truth. We don't listen to what people are saying, and that makes people super, super frustrated.. The Multnomah County Elections Division conducts all local, city, county, state and federal elections for the citizens of Multnomah County. In the 2020 election, Multnomah County elections officials manually inspected about 27,000 ballots - or about 6% of those cast - to check that the system is working correctly. The county chair actually sent out an email to all of the county representatives and the county employees in that union, explaining how individual commissioners arent even involved in the bargaining process. } .race_header.republican { 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. The county needs to be partners with the city of Portland, and we need to be partners with Metro, especially now, because they have the regionwide housing bond and they have the regionwide supportive housing services measure, both of which are really critical to putting resources into place to get people safely off the streets into housing, and preventing people from becoming homeless in the first place. I do support rent caps, Meieran said. State and local courts | height: 56px; } Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott was selected to serve as president of the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) on Aug. 17. Here are the lessons weve learned.. Out of the 199 cities and counties located in the five West Coast states, Meierans proposal focuses on alternatives. Q: Were gonna talk about a big issue in the county: Homelessness. Vega Pederson: One of my priorities is going to be: How do we as a government, and I as an elected leader, really make sure were doing the work to address systemic racism? Vega Pederson wants to enhance eviction protection efforts and said the county should inform people about resources and options before evictions. Hundreds of arts organizations from around the state, along with dozens of state legislators, attended the event. .votebox_bp_logo { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { I have done a lot of work related to the core work of the county, but what you can do at the county level has an impact on a broader level on more people. background-color: #f9d334; [2] Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. Mercury Primary Endorsements 2022: Multnomah County Spring Into Action: The Mercury 's Election Endorsements for May 17, 2022 Mercury Primary Endorsements 2022: City of Portland Mercury. She became an emergency physician, later serving as the medical director for the Oregon Foundation for Reproductive Health. Thats why Im seeking the role. How to vote | 503-988-VOTE (8683) / elections@multco.us / 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214 / Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM, Registration Ballot Tracking and Replacements Official Ballot Drop Sites and more, Election Laws and Rules Current and Upcoming Elections Filing Instructions and more. The agreement itself actually conveys really all of the authority to the county and the county chair and thats a problem. Males had a median income of $45,152 versus $38,211 for females. Meieran: Theres a lot of alignment of values on our current board and its really great. font-size: 2em; padding-bottom: 7px; The investment in communication with all stakeholders was pivotal to the Laurelwood Shelters success in the Foster-Powell Neighborhood, Vega Pederson said. Q: What are some things that you think the county is doing right in addressing homelessness? Portland Community College serves western portions of the county and Mt. .votebox-results-metadata-p { We are not going to be able to change decades of underfunding in our housing market, especially along the more affordable levels, overnight. I think we saw the results of that in the May primary election where I got 42% of the vote in a field of six. Many of them would say we don't want these indoor shelters, or we feel unsafe, or our stuff is stolen, or we are treated like toddlers and given all these ridiculous rules, Meieran said. Yes! Jessica Vega Pederson has won the election to become Multnomah County chair, defeating fellow county commissioner Sharon Meieran. I represent a specific district, and my district is mainly Southeast and East Portland. 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.. Election results available beginning at 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2022. [28] The racial makeup of the county was 76.5% white, 6.5% Asian, 5.6% black or African American, 1.1% American Indian, 0.5% Pacific islander, 5.1% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. (This question was only asked to Meieran.). font-size: 16px; [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. overflow-y: hidden; The Joint Office recouped after a hotline tip prompted a city auditor investigation. About 11.3% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Incumbent Mike Guebert defeated Jake Kerslake in the general election for East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 3 on November 8, 2022. I also see the chair as being a key convener of leaders and stakeholders to come together. Shes responsible for managing the more than 5,000 employees. The median age was 35.7 years. Incumbent Jennifer McGuirk won election outright in the primary for Multnomah County Auditor on May 17, 2022. [7] The 1968 voters' pamphlet noted that Multnomah County would be the only county in Oregon affected by the measure and voters approved the referendum in the 1968 general election. A " no " vote opposed changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. Vega Pederson supports facilitating affordable housing developments by minimizing barriers for developers, and is looking at land use opportunities to facilitate new development. Auditor McGuirk's February 2023 Newsletter. So I think recognizing that we needed to make a systems change to work more collaboratively together to address homelessness early on was a really good thing. } In partial results tallied as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Vega. Multnomah County Elections Division November 8, 2022 General Election Menu Results and Turnout from the November 8, 2022 General Election Election Results - released beginning at 8:00 p.m., Nov. 8, 2022. display: block; The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.03. .results_row td { vertical-align: middle; I think that we have learned the need to engage cooperatively with the community, so that we are really communicating well and people are aware of whats going on. Meieran is opposed to what she calls true sweeps, or sweeps in which a person is told to vacate a space without being provided with viable places where they can go and support for moving themselves and their belongings. left: 0px; [9][10][11], In the 2000 presidential election, Multnomah played a decisive role in determining the winner of the state's electoral votes. She supports affordable housing programs and rent assistance, but said current approaches fall short because the county implements projects at a small scale without a clear assessment of need. Feb. 4, 2023- First date to file as a candidate, Thur. Willamette Week May 2022 Primary Endorsement Interview - Mult County Commissioner, District 2 Watch on Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell. } background-color: #ccc; There are so many individuals and communities that we serve, that we need to engage with in ways that are effective. margin-bottom: 0px; Related: Multnomah County chair race headed to runoff election. Vega Pederson: So people can think of the chair as the chief executive for the government of Multnomah County. The county has built relationships and established partnerships with many community-based organizations providing services and thats a good start. [citation needed]. To request permission to reuse content, email editor@streetroots.org. 16.0% were of German, 9.0% English, 8.8% Irish, and 5.1% American ancestry. |To request permission to reuse content, emaileditor@streetroots.orgor call503-228-5657, ext. When I was first coming on board as a county commissioner in 2016, my very first meeting that I had was with the Joint Office of Homeless Services director. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 815,428. Feb. 25, 2023 contribute now border: 1px solid #999; .votebox-results-cell--number { 7.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. by Piper McDaniel | 5 Oct 2022 All rights reserved. height: 22px; The per capita income for the county was $28,883. This election, Multnomah County voters will decide whether to join more than 50 other municipalities around the country that have adopted a system of ranked choice voting. A " yes " vote supported amending the county to charter to add a right to audit clause requiring that the auditor be provided unrestricted and timely access to county employees, information, and records to perform audits. Related: Multnomah County budget puts $255M toward homeless crisis. Click here to fill out the survey. Published: Nov. 08, 2022, 8:31 p.m. Meieran: It will involve targeted direct outreach in ways that are the most effective at reaching large numbers of people. 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. Since Oregon does not have a sales tax, it attracts shoppers from southwest Washington. Source. Theres not really coordination or communication with the East County jurisdictions or others. 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. Voter Turnout (Ballots Returned) - November 2022 Election. The county has a very strong role in housing, where we can make sure that the work that we're doing, the resources that we have at our disposal, but also the resources that are being made at the state level at a scale that we haven't seen before, are put into the community effectively, Vega Pederson said. In separate interviews with OPB, Vega Pederson and Meieran spoke about what has prepared them for the role of chair, and how Oregons largest county government can better address homelessness. The filing deadline for this election was March 8, 2022. Elections in 2023 | It just celebrated its three-year anniversary and served over 1,000 people, gotten over 300 people into permanent housing.. [13][14], Faced with decreasing government revenues due to a recession in the local economy, voters approved a three-year local income tax (Measure 26-48) [15] on May 20, 2003 to prevent further cuts in schools, police protection, and social services. All rights reserved. Election results available beginning at 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2022. [30], As of the 2020 census, there were 815,428 people residing in the county.[31]. display: block; As of the 2010 census, there were 735,334people, 304,540households, and 163,539families residing in the county. 2023 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000, Property Records (including tax statements), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Information for Candidates, Campaigns & Jurisdictions, Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet - May 2022, Large Print Multnomah County Voters' pamphlet - May 2022, Information on Voter Notification Cards (VNC), Information on Precinct Committee Persons, Election Schedule for Observers - May 2022, Room Descriptions of Elections process for observation, Candidates and Measures on the ballot - May 2022, Random Alpha Candidate order - May 2022 Primary, City of Portland Candidate Certification - May 2022 Primary, Candidate Filings for Metro and Multnomah County, Multnomah County Commissioner boundaries 2021, Secretary of State Ballot Directive - May 2022 Primary, Democratic Party PCP Report April 8 2022.pdf, Republican Party PCP Report April 8 2022.pdf, May 2022 Democrat- Write in PCP list - updated 5-17-2022, May 2022 Republican - Write in PCP list - updated 5-17-2022, Primary Elections and Political Parties in Oregon, Voter Pamphlets/Guides- May 2022 Primary, Fri. April 1, 2022 - Military/overseas ballots mailed, Mon. Then there are the community-based organizations who are the big ones that do a lot of this work, but also our mutual aid organizations that are maybe not contracting with the county but are doing the work on the ground. The stress of the pandemic on our organizations has really demonstrated clear areas where we can strengthen our system to better support our employees and better serve our community.
Mother Of The Bride Hire Shops, A249 Traffic Cameras, Iesa Basketball Regionals 2022, Articles M