Engage Multnomah County
March 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:
- Wed, March 6th from 6:00-7:30 PM
- Wed, April 3rd from 6:00-7:30 PM
- Mon, May 6th from 5:00-6:30 PM
- Mon, Jun 3rd from 5:00-6:30 PM
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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Help Multnomah County Involve Our Communities
Do you care about community involvement in County decision-making?
Do you want to help reduce barriers to civic participation?
Do you enjoy working with a diverse group to identify common goals that benefit the community?
If so, apply to join the County's Community Involvement Committee (CIC). The Community Involvement Committee serves as Multnomah County’s advisory body on community engagement and involvement, advising the Board of County Commissioners on how to improve community involvement throughout the County. Read our past recommendations to the Board here! We are currently recruiting new members.
To start the application process, complete our online application form or download the paper application below and mail the completed application to the Office of Community Involvement.
Deadline is Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm, all applications are due by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Online form:
Paper forms (email, mail, and/or hand deliver to the office):
Please contact our offices for translations in additional languages, pdf versions, and any other assistance. Printing is free at Multnomah County Libraries
Information sessions were held on:
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Thursday, March 7th, 5:30-7:00pm on Zoom (Calendar)
If you have any questions about the application process or would like assistance completing your application, please contact the Office of Community Involvement at community.involvement@multco.us or 503.988.3450.
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We are welcoming volunteers to apply for one open seat on the Audit Committee of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County. The Audit Committee's work is focused on the county's annual financial reports. The committee is a liaison to the Board of County Commissioners, county management, and the external financial auditor.
You can submit your application here:
Job, volunteer, and internship opportunities are posted on our website:
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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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College to County Mentorship
College to County (C2C) provides college students from underrepresented communities with paid summer internships. Our program increases participants' understanding of career pathways at the county, with focused mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Eligibility and Recommendations
- Click here to apply - Candidates are only allowed to apply up to 4 positions.
Internship Highlights
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Paid 12 week internships June - August
- Professional development training with interns as a cohort
- Learn about the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to work in various positions throughout the County
Applications close on March 25, 2024
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We are excited to invite you to our 1st Urban League for All of Us Community Conversation of 2024 on March 22nd at 6-7:30 pm in Gresham at Mt Hood Community College.
We will be looking at how past land use, zoning, and planning have led us to a lack of affordable housing options and the impacts this has had on community. We will discuss what mechanisms we put in place now, to have equitable housing development that reflects our values for the future. We plan to shed light on the housing challenges faced by the Gresham/Portland community, explore strategies, and spark meaningful discussions to drive change. This will be an opportunity to hear from her and other movement members of the community in the Gresham area. We will also be honoring community champions who are doing dynamic work to advance the movement forward.
Registration will be capped at 60 attendees in person, please register as soon as possible. This event is family friendly and children must be registered. To-go dinner boxes will be provided. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at ace@ulpdx.org.
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Care for Disruptive Leadership Application 2024
Check out the transformative impact of the Care for Disruptive Leadership (CDL) program through the words of a former participant! Applications are now live for the CDL program, a holistic wellness-focused leadership program for BIPOC leaders in Oregon. Learn more about the program and apply at https://bit.ly/Apply4CDL2024
About the program: The Care for Disruptive Leadership (CDL) is a different type of leadership program that explores the difficulties and trauma incurred from being a BIPOC leader. The goal of the program is to increase retention of BIPOC leaders by allowing space for leaders to explore their holistic wellness. Our hope in supporting these BIPOC leaders is to disrupt the conventional leadership model. We acknowledge that BIPOC leaders play multiple roles in their lives, so our care has to start by supporting the individual as a whole. Oregon Futures Lab (OFL) uses a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) framework in developing and administering the program.
Application specifics: This application has 4 sections and should take around 30 minutes to complete. If you are someone who is passionate about the future of Oregon and shares OFL's values, please apply. This program is for you! Application closes 5pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
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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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