z-index:1; The countys primary function is to provide health and human services for people who are historically marginalized, underserved or dont earn enough income to meet their basic needs. overflow-x: scroll; Regarding housing, Meieran supports county-provided legal representation in eviction court, as well as rent caps but said it requires careful implementation. .electionsectionheading { An estimated 7 percent of Multnomah County's population, or nearly 57,000 people, do not have US citizenship. [citation needed] The Democratic tilt was repeated in 2004, when John Kerry won by 181,000 votes, and in 2008 when Barack Obama won by 204,000 votes. Incumbent Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky won election in the general election for East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District At-Large, Position 2 on November 8, 2022. font-size: 12px; .votebox { text-align: center; 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. Meieran: I am somewhat limited in what I can say because it is in litigation, but I was absolutely stunned by these allegations. Election results and information from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election. Thats why Im seeking the role. left: 0px; Vanport, built north of Portland in 1943 to house workers for Kaiser Shipyards, was destroyed by a flood five years later. Final Multnomah County results certified by December 5, 2022. We both have to be showing up a little bit better in this space, in terms of how we're working with communities, how we're working with neighborhoods, Vega Pederson said. Whichever candidate doesnt get the chair position will continue to serve as commissioner for at least two years. I also see the chair as being a key convener of leaders and stakeholders to come together. Mon. Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name. display: inline-block; Multnomah County, Oregon, held general elections for auditor, sheriff, county commission, Metro Council, district circuit court judges, and special districts on November 8, 2022. Males had a median income of $36,036 versus $29,337 for females. Jessica Vega Pederson has won the election to become Multnomah County chair, defeating fellow county commissioner Sharon Meieran. 2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair The county has built relationships and established partnerships with many community-based organizations providing services and thats a good start. Multnomah County Measure 26-230 was on the ballot as a referral in Multnomah County on November 8, 2022. width: 100% 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. 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. Information on the vacancy for Multnomah County Commissioner Dist. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.30% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 33.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who were 65 years of age or older. Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. Precinct Committee Person (PCP) Information. 2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair Sharon Meieran believes the Joint Office of Homeless Services should be 'overhauled' to fix the county's ongoing gridlock in addressing homelessness. 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. Portland, Oregon's award-winning weekly street newspaper. She became an emergency physician, later serving as the medical director for the Oregon Foundation for Reproductive Health. EspaolTing Vit Soomaali Franais Hmoob Romn KiswahiliTagalog, I want toregister to votecancel my registrationchange my addressview election results[more tasks]. We are building one building at a time or one housing unit at a time when we need an approach and to say, Okay, how much money do we have for this? And when I actually looked at what the investments were in, they were things that I know from working on the ground, from working in these systems, would actually not have a significant impact. Federal courts | Simply put, Multnomah ("down river" or "toward the great water") is the shortened form of nematlnomaq/nmanumax". Election Results (ENR) - summary and precinct level, Summary, Write-In and Precinct committee person results. 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. position: absolute; [citation needed]. } top: 2px; background-color: #6db24f; Her opponent, Jessica Vega Pederson argues the office needs more investment. During even years, the May Primary and November General are the only elections with candidate positions scheduled. The following month, an investigation found the agency bore primary responsibility for extreme negligence after allowing formerly homeless veterans to live in a dilapidated building after spending $850,000 to house them there. June 12, 2023 - Final Election Results Certified. [27], The median income for a household in the county was $49,618 and the median income for a family was $62,956. Meieren proposes evaluating the Joint Office and making recommendations. .results_row.winner { Q: What lessons should county leaders have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic? [9][10][11], In the 2000 presidential election, Multnomah played a decisive role in determining the winner of the state's electoral votes. Its really interesting timing, this complaint about an alleged conversation from four months ago is suddenly coming out right before ballots drop and it feels very political, and I hope its not. I also have 14 years of experience in the technology sector as a project manager. March 9), Sat. Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell won election outright against Derrick Peterson and Nicholas Alberts in the primary for Multnomah County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. It's because they have not been responsive to people. No clear winner in Multnomah County chair race - OPB Portland Community College serves western portions of the county and Mt. The Joint Office recouped after a hotline tip prompted a city auditor investigation. [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. .results_row { } 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? font-weight: bold; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { 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? .votebox_legend { height: 50px; Multnomah County certified final election results on June 8, 2022. Street Roots is made possible by readers like you! We had an extra $30 million. [17][failed verification] Within a few days, several groups joined to file a lawsuit to halt the county's action. The Democrats have failed to win a majority in the county only two times since then, in 1972 and 1980. text-align: center; April 25, 2023 - Voter registration deadline, Wed. April 26, 2023 - Ballots mailed to voters, Mon. To do this, her plan would expand the existing shelter system, deploy alternative shelter models like safe rest villages or RV camping sites, and increase county access to empty apartment units. .results_row td { Thur. margin-top: 16px; The principal industries of Multnomah County are manufacturing, transportation, wholesale and retail trade, and tourism. I have not seen a document that says Heres what weve taken from the pandemic. } } Multnomah County was a strongly Republican county for much of the first half of the 20th century. Thank you for your support! .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Oct 27, 2022 - All registered voters should have received their ballot and anyone who has not should call 503-988-VOTE. } As the chief executive officer of Multnomah County, the Chair oversees and administers all county programs except those under the sheriff, auditor, District Attorney and Commissioners, including the implementation of Multnomah Countys supportive housing services spending, funded for $52 million in 2022. Vega Pederson supports facilitating affordable housing developments by minimizing barriers for developers, and is looking at land use opportunities to facilitate new development. } Vega Pederson a county commissioner since 2017, owner. [30], As of the 2020 census, there were 815,428 people residing in the county.[31]. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Four candidates hope to become Multnomah County's next chief executive Additional investment, Vega Pederson said, would allow increased information sharing, tracking services provided and outcomes. } text-align: center; background-color: #f9d334; [18] The county government has also faced significant budget issues, including not being able to open the Wapato Corrections Facility since it was built in 2003. } How Oregon researchers are testing 3D printing to reconstruct bone. Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. Street Roots newspaper operates independently of Street Roots advocacy andis a part of the Street Roots organization. State legislature | border-radius: 50%; 2022. .votebox { The Chair will also help direct the funding and implementation of the Joint Office of Homeless Services, the primary entity responsible for deploying services to address homelessness, funded for $255 million in 2023. Mercury General Election 2022 Endorsements: Metro and Multnomah County And what is something that you think the county is doing wrong or could be doing better as far as addressing homelessness? As the chief executive officer of Multnomah County, the Chair oversees and administers all county programs except those under the sheriff, auditor, District Attorney and Commissioners, including the implementation of Multnomah Countys, The Joint Office, while showing some results, faces mounting criticism from frustrated residents, homeless and housed alike, and growing signs of mismanagement. .votebox-scroll-container { margin: 0; Multnomah County, Oregon, Measure 26-235, Add Right to Audit Clause Shes a gatekeeper for information and data and basically sets the direction and vision for the county. [3], The area of the lower Willamette River has been inhabited for thousands of years, including by the Multnomah band of Chinookan peoples long before European contact, as evidenced by the nearby Cathlapotle village, just downstream. A recall election dateoccurs based on when the recall petition was filed. The. .non_result_row div { [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. In our work to support transparency, accountability, and equity, we strive to elevate the voices of county employees. Source. Multnomah County, Oregon, held general elections for auditor, sheriff, county commission, Metro Council, district circuit court judges, and special districts on November 8, 2022. 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. We need representation from our local legislative offices. June 13, 2022 - Deadline to certify Final Election results, First Public Test: Friday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.. Voter Turnout for the November 2022 General Election. .race_header.republican { 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. font-weight: 300; Thanks to the passage of House Bill 3291, also known as the postmarks bill, Oregonians now have more time to mail back their ballots, with prepaid postage. 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. position: relative; With the federal level we need the scale of the government to bring resources to bear as well. .percentage_number { margin-bottom: .75em; [7][8] Since the approval of Measure 5 in 1968, an initiative to merge the county with Portland has been considered and placed on the county ballot several times. She stopped short of saying she was opposed to sweeps outright. Meet the candidates for Multnomah County chair - OPB Meet the candidates for Multnomah County chair By Alex Hasenstab (OPB) Oct. 29, 2022 9:50 a.m. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males. } April 17, 2023 - Out of state ballots mailed, Tue. You can do more than vote to fight for democracy. I am really proud of the very broad and deep coalition of leaders and organizations, community members who are supporting my campaign. And I think that touches the countys work in several ways. I was a lawyer, Im still working as a doctor and have been a county commissioner for a few years. However, since 1964, it has been the strongest Democratic bastion in Oregon. Auditor McGuirk's February 2023 Newsletter | Multnomah County 83.5% spoke English, 6.3% Spanish, 1.7% Vietnamese and 1.3% Russian as their first language. 7.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. April 26, 2022 - Voter registration and party change deadline, Mon. Im currently a Multnomah County commissioner. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Number of registered voters: 566,866 She proposes increasing accountability by holding monthly meetings to track progress and share it with the public. The mission of the Multnomah County Democrats is to engage and share our resources with the people of our County to empower them to raise their voices through their votes and community actions. } padding-left: 16px; Support your community newspaperbymaking a one-time or recurring gift today. 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. Run for Something: Is this the year for you to step up and run for the school board? } letter-spacing: .03em; 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. All of that has generated this perspective of really working for the people who dont have a voice, whose issues are not traditionally talked about or worked on in the halls of power. [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. There were 324,832 housing units at an average density of 753.2 per square mile (290.8/km2). Ranked choice voting on the way for Multnomah County elections border-bottom: 1px solid grey; text-align: left; In 2008, Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley unseated incumbent two-term Senator Gordon Smith even though Smith carried 28 of Oregon's 36 counties. The effort to balance the needs of homeless and housed residents will take more engagement from elected leaders, Vega Pederson said. Oregon election results 2022: Winner called in governor's race but some Vega Pederson: The pandemic was really such an unprecedented test of Multnomah County as a government and our capacity to adapt and respond to multiple concurrent emergency crises. Information on recent and upcoming elections, including the November 8, 2022 General Election. .results_row td:first-child { November 8, 2022 Election Results - Multnomah County Vega Pederson: I have worked as a community leader in different capacities, either as a volunteer or in elected office, for over two decades here in Portland. 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. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. 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. .non_result_row th { 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. Voters turned down a Multnomah County measure that would have allowed people who are not U.S. citizens to vote in county elections. 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. margin-bottom: 0px; } The median age was 35 years. 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. So throughout this election cycle these two candidates have had to campaign on being the strongest leader, without damaging existing relationships with their fellow commissioners. 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. (Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of . text-align: left !important; 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. } A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Municipal elections in Multnomah County, Oregon (2022). The racial makeup of the county was 79.16% White, 5.70% Asian, 5.67% Black or African American, 1.03% Native American, 0.35% Pacific Islander, 4.03% from other races, and 4.07% from two or more races. The Multnomah Democrats are proud to announce a fun afternoon of drag, bingo and raffles on Sunday, March 5th, at the world-famous Darcelle XV Showplace at 208 NW 3rd Avenue in Portland. vertical-align: top; Incumbent Jennifer McGuirk won election outright in the primary for Multnomah County Auditor on May 17, 2022. My husband is a small business owner. Shes responsible for managing the more than 5,000 employees. 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. March 16, 2023- Last day to file noticed measure of election (SEL, Mon. } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { [2] Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. Homelessness and housing affordability are dual crises and the next Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair will play a central role in shaping the county response to both. So all of that is the kind of legacy, the work and the perspective I bring running for county chair. To facilitate cooperation from housed and unhoused residents, Meieran said she will invest in community engagement, something she believes the government has failed to do. During odd years, the May Special Election is the only election with candidate positions scheduled. Yes! That team which includes three mental health clinicians, a supervisor, and partnerships with community organizations that can provide mentorship is now up and running. The county includes a number of extinct volcanoes in the Boring Lava Field. margin-bottom: 4px; But one big one where I voted against the majority of the board was the way we invested the business income tax revenue. 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. The county supported Metro in passing measures providing more resources for housing itself and supportive housing services. .votebox-scroll-container { padding-left: 0; All rights reserved. color: #888; News Contact Us 503-988-VOTE (8683) / elections@multco.us / 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214 / Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM Page Information for Voters - Multnomah County Elections Out of the 199 cities and counties located in the five West Coast states, Officially, our stance on Measure is NO POSITION. Click here to fill out the survey. } } In 1924, the county's three commissioners were indicted and recalled by voters "in response to 'gross irregularities' in the award of contracts for construction of the Burnside and Ross Island bridges"; since all three had been supported by the Ku Klux Klan, their recall also helped reduce that organization's influence in the city.[6]. } } U.S. Congress | font-size: 12px; Check your registration status, then register or update your registration here. Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott was selected to serve as president of the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) on Aug. 17. Boxes of ballots are ready to be counted at the Multnomah County Elections Office in Southeast Portland on Monday, May 16, 2022. } 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. .race_header.democratic { Jessica Vega Pederson was elected to serve as Multnomah County Commissioner for District 3 in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020. 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. } width: 35px !important; padding-bottom: 8px; Hundreds of arts organizations from around the state, along with dozens of state legislators, attended the event. 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. Help us get out the vote like never before. April 18, 2022 - Out of state ballots mailed, Tue. How are we doing more outreach to people that are living there to make sure that they have the resources that they need? 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.. by Piper McDaniel | 5 Oct 2022 [1] Multnomah County is part of the PortlandVancouverHillsboro, ORWA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Information and resources on campaign finance and disclosure for Multnomah County Candidates and information on campaign finance. Candidate filing window for County CommissionerDist. overflow-y: hidden; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? font-style: italic; position: relative; padding-top: 3px; background-color: #dac113; It wasn't easy, but we together we did it. } And that has been working really well so far, Vega Pederson said. We have systems that are completely dysfunctional. .race_header.libertarian { } background-color: #db0000; 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. 404. } I think this also showed, very strongly, that we have to strengthen our emergency management capabilities because we know that theres gonna be another wildfire, there may be another heat dome, theres gonna be a winter storm, theres potentially going to be a major earthquake. We are not going to be able to change decades of underfunding in our housing market, especially along the more affordable levels, overnight. Alternatively, Chinookan mnumax (also nmanumax) those toward water (or toward the Columbia River, known in Chinookan as ma or wma the great water). 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. Sign up for the Candidate Training: Saturday, March 4, 12 to 4 on Zoom. 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April 1, 2022 - Military/overseas ballots mailed, Mon. Multnomah County Elections Division November 8, 2022 Election Results - Multnomah County Menu Election Results - November 8, 2022 General Election Election results available beginning at 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2022. The Latest State and Local Primary Election 2022 Results } She is running for election as Chair of the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners. She was Deputy Majority Whip and did not seek re-election. Unofficial results Wednesday had the measure failing 45% to 55% . Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. position: absolute; .votebox_bp_logo { .outer_percentage { } But I also see the unintended consequences that also have to be addressed. (Meieran did not list what specific consequences may be.). Meierans proposal focuses on alternatives. Meieran: As a physician who worked in the E.R.
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