Multnomah County chair proposes to reduce staff, cut 3 programs entirely in $4B budget

Multnomah County unveils $4 billion budget plan for 2026 amid $77 million shortfall

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Multnomah County unveiled the proposed $4 billion budget for 2026 on Thursday, showing investments in community safety and health outcomes, but also staffing cuts and reduced funding for select homelessness services amid a $77 million shortfall. The release of the new budget comes after Vega Pederson shocked state and regional leaders by disclosing the county's need for funding to help maintain services, including shelte…

Multnomah County chair proposes 22% cut to homeless services programs

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is floating a 22% cut to the county’s homeless services programs in the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Multnomah County chair proposes to reduce staff, cut 3 programs entirely in $4B budget

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s budget spared many programs from ending, but did so through deep cuts to some services.

Multnomah County chair proposes $4 billion budget amid funding shortfall

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has unveiled a $4 billion balanced budget proposal, addressing the county's largest funding gap in over a decade.