Engage Multnomah County
April 2024
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The Office of Community Involvement (OCI) was created by voters in Multnomah County in 1984. We are charged with developing and maintaining community involvement programs and procedures to facilitate direct communication between the community and the Board of County Commissioners.
We welcome everyone who lives, works, plays, and worships in Multnomah County to participate in shaping our county policies, budgets, and programs. Here are some opportunities for community members to engage:
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Multnomah County FY 2025 Budget Engagement |
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Multnomah County Budget Process
The Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners adopt an annual budget for Multnomah County and its service districts. The County Chair releases the Proposed Budget in May and the County Commission acting as the Budget Committee begins deliberation. The proposed budget will be released and posted to the Budget Office website on April 25, 2024 for review.
The Budget Committee will hold a series of department budget worksessions to review budget proposals. Also during this time, the County Commissioners host three public hearings that allow the community to deliberate and provide public comment on the budget. Three public hearings are scheduled for - May 8th, May 15th and May 29th. A calendar of the Budget Worksessions is available on the Budget Office website.
How can you get more involved today?
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Take our community budget survey: A great way to share your priorities
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Watch the Town Hall: A primer on how our budget process works
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Ask a question: And find more ways to connect at our annual budget website
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Spread the word: The more people who share and take our survey, the better we’ll understand the community’s priorities
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Save these dates: For three public budget hearings on Wednesdays in May
- May 8th (Hybrid - Virtual and Multnomah Building)
- May 15th (East Portland at Y.O.U.TH PDX)
- May 29th (Virtual)
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Budget Engagement 101
The Office of Community Involvement (OCI) will host a monthly information session for community members to learn more about engagement opportunities and a space to ask questions about how to have your voice included in the process. Join us online on these dates:
We want to hear your input
To find out more about the Chair’s budget and future opportunities for engagement, check out the Chair’s NEW Annual Budget web page: multco.us/chair-annual-budget.
Questions about the budget or want to share your thoughts?
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City Council is listening! Join the community and City Commissioners for virtual events and hearings focused on the City of Portland budget for FY 2024-25.
You can sign up at Portland.gov/CBO/Join to give a two-minute testimony to City Council on budget issues you care about during one of three public listening sessions:
- April 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- April 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- April 15, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Council will be attending remotely. Testimonies will be given by electronic communication (internet connection or telephone).
The public can provide testimonies using a live remote platform (Zoom) or join the session at the Portland Building located at 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. Room 100. Participants who choose to join in at the Portland Building may use the audio/visual technology set up at that location; however, advance sign-up is still required.
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The Joint Office is moving forward with its plans to convert the property at 333 S.E. 82nd Ave. into the Montavilla Community Village, an alternative-style shelter focused on serving adults who have been living in cars.
The 3D visual shown above provides an idea of the proposed layout of the site, which would provide 24/7 wraparound services and on-site amenities, facilities, and sleeping pods for up to 40 adults (18+). The shelter operator will be nonprofit provider Straightway Services.
The Joint Office has been conducting community engagement in the Montavilla Neighborhood, with a focus on raising awareness of the project, getting feedback on the design of the shelter, and answering questions. Additionally, the Joint Office will convene a committee of community partners to establish a Good Neighbor Agreement.
This agreement will outline collaborative efforts to address potential impacts of the Community Village and foster working relationships in support of participants.
Read full details about the project at:
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Don't forget to submit your MYC application for next year's cohort, 2024- 2025!!! We have a month and few weeks left before the DUE DATE, APRIL 15th, 2024! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help! Looking forward to receiving applications from our youth across Multnomah County.
MYC applicants must be between the ages of 13- 21 (as of August 1, 2024) and live, work or go to school in Multnomah County. Applications are DUE by Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm.
We are looking for youth who truly represent the cross-section of demographics, identities, and experiences of ALL young people in our community. No special skills or experience required- just a passion for making our community a better place. Youth who are interested in policy, activism, or community organizing are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website for more info! Application & references can be completed online at www.ourcommission.org/apply or printed & mailed, scanned & emailed.
Don’t forget to help us get the word out by resharing this post! If you have any questions or want to know more about this year’s recruitment, please don’t hesitate to contact us here via DM or send email to MultnomahYouth@gmail.com
Looking forward to receiving your MYC 2024- 2025 Application!!
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Community Meeting Opportunity
Don't miss out on free useful information that can change your life and fulfill your dream of owning your own home!
BCP provides an affinity space every month for the Black Community. Please be respectful of our meeting space.
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Reclaim Your Vote 2024 - Virtual Hour
Join us during one of our Reclaim Your Vote series to prepare for the 2024 Election! During these virtual hours, we will share information about voter registration, maintaining current voter registration, and the City of Portland’s New Electoral System – Rank Choice Voting. The City of Portland’s New Electoral System – Rank Choice Voting change only applies to residents in the City of Portland and goes into effect for the 2024 Election. Click here to register for the virtual hour.
Upcoming Virtual Hours:
- April 3rd, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- May 1st, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- June 5th, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- July 3rd, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- August 7th, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- September 4th, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- October 2nd, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
- November 6th, 2024 6:00-7:00 PM
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To talk with someone about these opportunities or receive assistance completing an application, call the Office of Community Involvement at 503-988-3450 or email us at community.involvement@multco.us.
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Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place! |
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