Engage Multnomah County

June 2026

Pictured Above: Public Budget Hearing 2 on May 13, 2026

Office of Community Involvement June 2026 Newsletter

About the Office of

Community Involvement (OCI):

The OCI was established in 1984 to support multi-faceted engagement county-wide. OCI collaborates with departments and staff to strengthen program-based engagement, and advises on engagement policies and procedures and develops engagement trainings and resources for county staff and community members. We also serve as a community portal to departmental engagement opportunities and directly support community advisory committees to amplify public feedback in County engagement and budget resource allocation.

Through the county’s advisory bodies, community members are able to share feedback and provide recommendations for the improvement of services and programs. In addition, community members participate in the function, review, and improvement of Multnomah County's programs, policies, and services through a wide variety of volunteer and intern opportunities.

We welcome everyone who lives, works, plays, worships, and otherwise is invested in Multnomah County to participate in shaping our county policies, budgets, and programs. Continue reading to find opportunities to engage!

Check out the OCI Website for general information!

Engage with the County Budget:

The FY27 Budget is Adopted!

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to adopt a $4 billion balanced budget that makes difficult cuts to close major funding gaps for the second year in a row — while striving to preserve core safety net services and public safety programs that support hundreds of thousands of County residents. Community voice influenced this budget through town halls, public comment, Community Budget Advisory Committees, individual emails and calls to the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners.

Watch a video of the Board’s deliberations and meeting.

The Budget Office’s FY 2027 website includes links to program offers, amendments, department and office presentations, and more.

Learn more ways to participate in the budget process

Involvement Opportunities:

Pictured Above: Flyer advertising the Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBAC)

Community Budget Advisory Committees

Accepting Applications Now through August 28, 2026.

Do you want to get more involved in next year's Multnomah County's budget process? The Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBACs) are recruiting this summer for new members!

CBACs are groups of community members that review and make recommendations on county departmental budgets and operations. Learn more and apply today: link.multco.us/CBACApply

Learn more and apply here!

Pictured Above: Community Involvement Committee members present

to the Board of County Commissioners

Community Involvement Committee

Accepting Applications

Do you want to help reduce barriers to civic participation? Do you enjoy working with a diverse group to recommend improvements to county engagement? If so, the county's Community Involvement Committee (CIC) may be a great committee for you!

The CIC is extending their recruitment until July 1st! Advising the Office of Community Involvement and sharing recommendations with the Board of County Commissioners, members share experience and knowledge to improve community engagement at Multnomah County.

Apply today online with Better Impact!

Learn more and apply here!

Pictured Above: a Library Makerspace in action

Volunteer with the Library!

Explore opportunities

Could you see yourself as a Maker Mentor at Rockwood Library? Do you want to welcome guests at the St. Johns Library grand opening? How about support youth as a Storytime Assistant or provide Spanish Bilingual Resume Help? These volunteer opportunities and so many more are open at your Multnomah County Libraries!

Opportunities are available for youth and adults.

See all Library Volunteer Opportunities!

Pictured Above: The St. Johns library

St. Johns Library Re-opening

You're invited!

Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of St. Johns Library on June 27, 2026. St. Johns Library is now a larger, modern space, built to reflect its diverse neighboring communities. Join friends and neighbors at an opening celebration!

St Johns Library

7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland

Saturday, June 27 · 9:15–10:30am

Free and open to the community!

Learn more about the Library renovation!

Volunteer at Disaster Resource Centers

Learn now to help later

During dangerous weather emergencies, like we had this week, Multnomah County opens life-saving Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs) across our community that offer people shelter, safety, resources and connection — especially those who are at greatest risk of harm.

Multnomah County welcomes the support of community members like you when the need arises. Depending on where we set up shelters, you might even be able to assist at a site in your own neighborhood! Getting trained and gaining basic shelter skills ahead of time can help you be prepared and ready to support these important efforts. Learn more about the Resource Centers, upcoming trainings, and how to get involved!

Learn more and get trained!

Charter Review Corner

launch video of the 2027-2028 Multnomah County Charter Review

Charter Review Process

The 2027-2028 Charter Review Process has officially launched - with public education materials, including the above video and Frequently Asked Questions about both the Review Process and the Committee,

now live on the Charter website!

Now is a great time to review the website information, check out the current charter, and get folks you know excited about this opportunity

to impact county governance! Recruitment for Charter Review Committee members will begin on July 1st, 2026.

Learn more about the Charter Review Process