Sharon Meieran, candidate for Multnomah County Chair 2022. Lori has been a Precinct Committee Person (PCP) for Oregon House District 52 since 2020. } But one big one where I voted against the majority of the board was the way we invested the business income tax revenue. Public policy. 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. Ballot Measure referralscan be placed on the four scheduled election dates. 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. 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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. Federal courts | 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. Out of the 199 cities and counties located in the five West Coast states, 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. The per capita income for the county was $22,606. .results_row td:first-child { .votebox-results-metadata-p { } At the same time, Vega Pederson said, current need outpaces available housing, so shelters and transitional housing executed in the best way possible are a needed part of the response. during COVID, I would say first and foremost is the need to proactively have a plan ready so that we can deploy when we need it. 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. overflow-y: hidden; .outer_percentage { background-color: #6db24f; width: 100% position: relative; The lack of transparency is a problem for accountability, according to Meieran. During even years, the May Primary and November General are the only elections with candidate positions scheduled. Incumbent Jennifer McGuirk won election outright in the primary for Multnomah County Auditor on May 17, 2022. color: #6db24f; 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. April 18, 2022 - Out of state ballots mailed, Tue. Information on recent and upcoming elections, including the November 8, 2022 General Election. 16.0% were of German, 9.0% English, 8.8% Irish, and 5.1% American ancestry. We don't listen to what people are saying, and that makes people super, super frustrated.. .indicate_scroll { The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. } It has to do with how were working with the community. letter-spacing: .04em; 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. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 815,428. } .non_result_row { Multnomah County /mltnom/ is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Multnomah County chair race headed to runoff election, Multnomah County budget puts $255M toward homeless crisis, Unfair Labor Practice and Elections Complaint, In Multnomah County, stand alone measure on ranked choice voting is on ballots, Multnomah County activates gun violence response team, No clear winner in Multnomah County chair race. Feb. 4, 2023- First date to file as a candidate, Thur. font-size: 1.25em; Incumbent Brian Lightcap won election in the general election for West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 4 on November 8, 2022. 3, with the position scheduled to be on the May 2023 ballot. 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. height: 100%; 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. height: 22px; For every 100 females, there were 98.00 males. Many of the individuals who are the people we work with at the county are from historically marginalized underserved groups or BIPOC, Black, Indigenous communities, other people of color, immigrants, refugees, LBGTQIA+ community. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The per capita income for the county was $28,883. Voter Turnout (Ballots Returned) - May 2022 Election, Turnout & Election statistics from the May 2022 Primary Election - Multnomah County, 2023 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000, Property Records (including tax statements), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Information for Candidates, Campaigns & Jurisdictions, PDF Summary, Write-In and Precinct Committee Results, Turnout and statistics - May 2022 Primary Election. Portland, Oregon's award-winning weekly street newspaper. There were 288,561 housing units at an average density of 663 per square mile (256/km2). width: 350px; Both have been county commissioners since 2016. Vega Pederson said efforts to access unused apartments began through the Move-In Multnomah pilot program, which incentivizes landlords to make vacant apartments available by offering rent guarantees and damage compensation. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { margin: 0px 10px; [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. 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? } I show up for our county employees all the time and work very well with them. But I also see the unintended consequences that also have to be addressed. (Meieran did not list what specific consequences may be.). font-style: italic; Sign up to get important news and culture from around the Northwest, delivered to your inbox six days a week. And then we need to be doing a better job of sharing that information and being transparent about it, making sure the community knows what's happening, and what the results are, Vega Pederson said. top: 2px; 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. Her opponent, Jessica Vega Pederson argues the office needs more investment. margin-top: 16px; Vega Pederson: This is a really important and critical time for my campaign. PCP filings - Additional updates will be made with all write-ins received by 8 p.m., May 17, after Election Day. I don't have a window into decision-making processes with the Joint Office.. Election Laws and Rules Current and Upcoming Elections Filing Instructions and more, 2023 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000, Property Records (including tax statements), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Information for Candidates, Campaigns & Jurisdictions, Current and Upcoming Elections - Multnomah County Elections, Information for candidates, campaigns & jurisdictions in Multnomah County. } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.03. Dec 5, 2022 - Final Certification of Election Results, Tue. Check your registration status, then register or update your registration here. [citation needed] The Port of Portland is also responsible for Portland International Airport (PDX) in the northeast section of Portland, the Troutdale Airport a few miles east of PDX in Multnomah County, the Hillsboro Airport to the west in Washington County, and Mulino State Airport to the south in Clackamas County. Jan. 3 - Tue. position: absolute; I think getting people into permanent housing has to be our North Star, Vega Pederson said. 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 race for Multnomah County chair is between candidates Jessica Vega Pederson and Sharon Meieran. margin-bottom: 0px; 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. 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 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. The Port of Portland, established in 1891 and combined with the City of Portland's Commission of Public Docks in 1971, ranks third in total waterborne commerce on the West Coast, and 31st in the nation for total tonnage according to the 2009 American Association of Port Authorities' Port Industries Statistics. Meieran: It will involve targeted direct outreach in ways that are the most effective at reaching large numbers of people. We need public health at the table which oversees so much, including vector control and infectious disease. Incumbent Jessica Vega Pederson defeated incumbent Sharon Meieran in the general election for Multnomah County Commission Chair on November 8, 2022. Please contact us about the issues that impact your local election. Thats why Im seeking the role. .percentage_number { I also have 14 years of experience in the technology sector as a project manager. In Chinook Jargon, Ne-matlnomaq, means the "place of matlnomaq" or the (singular) Ne-matlnomag, "the lower river", from the Oregon City Falls toward the Columbia river. There are so many individuals and communities that we serve, that we need to engage with in ways that are effective. And knowing that, we also have to be investing smartly in transitional housing and shelter spaces.. Information on the upcoming May 16, 2023 Special District Election. June 12, 2023 - Final Election Results Certified. And so in the local government, the organization, the county that chair is basically the chief executive officer. For the 2022 Primary Election, you can find printed copies of our Voters' Guide in English and Spanish at all Multnomah County libraries, the Elections Office at 1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland, and the Gresham Voting Center in the Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th Street, Gresham, We are also delivering copies to neighborhood . 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? A " yes " vote supported amending the county charter to require county commissioners to inspect county jails annually. text-align: left !important; } Click here to fill out the survey. [2] Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city. Mon. 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. } March 9), Sat. We need everyone together rowing in the same direction with a shared understanding and effective, efficient mechanisms to make decisions and get work done. 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. It has fallen very short of that promise and theres no clear structure and theres no transparency. width: 35px !important; } display: table; How Oregon researchers are testing 3D printing to reconstruct bone. She's been active with the Environmental Caucus including advocating for Rural Timber Tax Fairness, and volunteering on various election campaigns including phone banks, card and . And in each space I have focused on addressing issues such as mental health, addictions, access to services, getting care and support to people who are most vulnerable And at each step of the way, I have really strived to have a greater and greater impact. U.S. Congress | Election Results Schedule 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. (The state representative for this district is currently a Republican.) 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Meieran: I am somewhat limited in what I can say because it is in litigation, but I was absolutely stunned by these allegations. Q: What lessons should county leaders have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic? She also said looking at tenant protections and funding organizations providing housing assistance should be part of that effort. Whichever candidate doesnt get the chair position will continue to serve as commissioner for at least two years. Mon. Regarding housing, Meieran supports county-provided legal representation in eviction court, as well as rent caps but said it requires careful implementation. Thur. Vega Pederson is against implementing sweeps without providing support and alternative places for people to go. } I think the work that were doing to really elevate the role of peer support, making sure that people with lived experience are part of not just coming up with the solutions, but actually doing some of the work in implementing that work, is really key. Her plan for housing and homelessness lays out a multi-year framework emphasizing accountability and impact. .results_table_container { My husband is a small business owner. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Here are the lessons weve learned.. 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So all of that is the kind of legacy, the work and the perspective I bring running for county chair. And what is that bigger ecosystem where we can still fill in the gaps?. position: relative; Meieren proposes evaluating the Joint Office and making recommendations. } .votebox-scroll-container { Election results available beginning at 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2022. Incumbent Brian Evans won election outright in the primary for Oregon Metro Auditor on May 17, 2022. The Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge forms the eastern portion of the county's northern border. We are not going to be able to change decades of underfunding in our housing market, especially along the more affordable levels, overnight. Jessica Vega Pederson and Sharon Meieran are likely headed to a runoff election in the race for Multnomah County Chair, according to early returns of Tuesday votes. 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. } font-size: 20px; Voters turned down a Multnomah County measure that would have allowed people who are not U.S. citizens to vote in county elections. display: block; [citation needed], On March 2, 2004, Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn announced the county would begin granting licenses for same-sex marriages, pursuant to a legal opinion issued by its attorney deeming such marriages lawful under Oregon law. color:white; Multnomah County ranked 198th in private sector job creation from 1997 to 2009.[46]. Many of you have been asking about the Multnomah County Democrats' stance on Measure 114, which makes changes to firearm ownership and purchase requirements. } Published: Nov. 08, 2022, 8:31 p.m. She is running for election as Chair of the, Vega Pederson served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing, 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. .votebox_legend { She became an emergency physician, later serving as the medical director for the Oregon Foundation for Reproductive Health. } Vega Pederson: This wasnt really a board decision, but how the county responded to what we saw during the pandemic. text-align: center; line-height: 1.5em; Its actually a statewide issue and local governments cant solve it alone, we need this to be a priority for the state. How to vote | As a county commissioner I brought a group of people together to do something amazing for our children and make an investment in quality universal preschool and getting Preschool For All passed. And what is something that you think the county is doing wrong or could be doing better as far as addressing homelessness? A " no " vote opposed changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. 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. .votebox { We dont answer phones, we don't respond to emails, we don't say the truth. Thank you for your support! The Joint Office, while showing some results, faces mounting criticism from frustrated residents, homeless and housed alike, and growing signs of mismanagement. The median age was 35.7 years. Vega Pederson: So people can think of the chair as the chief executive for the government of Multnomah County. Election Results Turnout and statistics Other information from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election Voter Pamphlets/Guides - May 2022 Primary With the federal level we need the scale of the government to bring resources to bear as well. float: left; Multnomah County was a strongly Republican county for much of the first half of the 20th century. 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. The next election in Multnomah County is the May 16, 2023 Special District Election. 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. display: inline; Voters who wishto vote for candidates in the major party must register 21 days before the Primary Election Day. Posted: May 5, 2022 / 02:16 PM PDT Updated: May 5, 2022 / 05:25 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - A big race is underway for a new Multnomah County Sheriff with outgoing sheriff Mike Reese. font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; Election results available beginning at 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2022. Assistance for voters with disabilities: Get assistance and access supports in your home, at a hospital or care facility, or at the elections office. Administrative Hand Count in Multnomah County occurred Dec. 6, after certification on Dec. 5. April 26, 2022 - Voter registration and party change deadline, Mon. There were no incumbents in this race. She represents all of Multnomah County west. z-index:1; Run for Something: How about your local school board? } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? The chair is also a leader of Oregons third largest government. .inner_percentage.Democratic { May 18, 2022 Tags: Election . Precinct Committee Person (PCP) Information. [1] Multnomah County is part of the PortlandVancouverHillsboro, ORWA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It wasn't easy, but we together we did it. Candidate filing window for County CommissionerDist. padding-bottom: 7px; 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. 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. } padding-left: 8px; The county is home to a number of Portland-area attractions and venues, including Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Art Museum, Memorial Coliseum, Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center, Providence Park, Washington Park, Oregon Zoo, International Rose Test Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum and Pittock Mansion. Multnomah. Save the Date March 5: Multnomah Democrats Present DRAG QUEEN BINGO with host POISON WATERS. left: 0px; [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. Vanport, built north of Portland in 1943 to house workers for Kaiser Shipyards, was destroyed by a flood five years later. padding-bottom: 8px; .results_row { overflow-y: auto; Vega Pederson supports facilitating affordable housing developments by minimizing barriers for developers, and is looking at land use opportunities to facilitate new development. A " yes " vote supported changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. 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. Ballotpedia features 395,577 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .non_result_row th { It was approved . position: relative; Contact our sales team. This fabulous event will be hosted by Portland icon and one-of-a-kind personality Poison Waters, who has been entertaining audiences for over three decades. The county supported Metro in passing measures providing more resources for housing itself and supportive housing services. March 20, 2023- Voters' pamphlet deadline for candidates, Fri. Feb. 24, 2023 - Last day for County or Special District to file notice of election (, Thur. We have systems that are completely dysfunctional. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Election Results (ENR) - summary and precinct level, Summary, Write-In and Precinct committee person results. Meieran: Before understanding what the chair does, it is important to know what Multnomah County does as a local government. width: 100%; Boxes of ballots are ready to be counted at the Multnomah County Elections Office in Southeast Portland on Monday, May 16, 2022. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .votebox-scroll-container { Street Roots is made possible by readers like you! letter-spacing: .03em;
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