The creation of housing is key to solving our homeless crisis and making life more affordable for everyone. Multnomah County provides a continuum of services to move people from homelessness to a home of their own. We don't build housing, an area where partnership with Portland is so important.

This morning, the president ordered states to not distribute full SNAP benefits for November, and demanded that states “undo” any benefits payments that have already been sent to working families for food. Read our statement in response.

President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.

As a result of a federal judge’s order, today Oregonians who receive SNAP food assistance have had 100% of their November benefits restored. These benefits never should have been suspended. The Trump administration is appealing the order, and MultCo is joining the legal opposition to this appeal.

While we cannot possibly pick up the slack for the federal government, what we can do is convene, partner, and drive collective action to support our community — and we can make targeted, strategic investments in areas where our community needs it most.

Tomorrow I am introducing a budget ask for our board to allocate $100k in emergency contingency funding to support food security resources across Multnomah County. With the Trump administration providing mixed messaging and the restoration of benefits remaining in limbo – we need to act now.

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! There are still a few hours left to participate in your local democracy. We surveyed some of team JVP to make sure they voted. You can return your ballot at an official ballot drop site by 8pm today: Tue, Nov. 4 Find the nearest drop site at: multco.us/dropsites

SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites

📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: National Guard deployment remains paused until Friday; judge says deployment is likely unlawful. Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.

My office receives hundreds of constituent emails every month on all sorts of topics, and we try our best to respond to each one. This request all the way from Montenegro, however, really stood out, and I am so glad that we were able to help. Anyone can contact my office at [email protected]

Starting tomorrow, November 1, we may see an unprecedented and unconscionable loss of SNAP food benefits for nearly 757,000 Oregonians – over 143,000 of whom live here in Multnomah County. @multco.bsky.social is working to meet the most immediate needs of those who rely on SNAP food assistance. ⤵️

🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future! 🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...

Starting now - a special Friday morning board meeting to discuss the federal halting of SNAP benefits, additional federal impacts locally, and potential actions @multco.bsky.social can take to help our community.

Multnomah, Clackamas, & Washington counties have released 5 new regional climate & health dashboards that document heat, cold, air quality, infectious disease, & mental health. This data helps us track the health impacts of climate change and plan for the future. Learn more and check them out ⤵️

Nearly one in five Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. These are families. Children. It’s unconscionable for the federal government to shut off this critical resource. We need action now.

I recently had an opportunity to visit The Peer Company to celebrate their new name (formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon), meet their team, and tour their recovery campus, which includes plans for supportive housing units designed for families.

Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance. That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.

Join us in-person or via Zoom for our Climate Justice Plan Community Forums to have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future! Each forum will focus on the strategies and metrics for one of the plan's twelve goals. Learn more and register here: multco.us/info/climate...

Exciting news from @multcolib.bsky.social! This Friday, October 24 the Rockwood Library reopens, welcoming patrons into a beautiful, updated space. New features include an enhanced children’s area, a teen corner, new furniture, and a number of additional upgrades.

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on National Guard: bit.ly/4hiFpDf

Another beautiful day in downtown Portland. Tens of thousands of Portlanders are here to say no Kings, no military wanted or needed here. ✊

In 2016, Multnomah County codified our stance as a sanctuary county. I am proud to stand in solidarity with Portland as they reaffirming a clear & unequivocal commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, & safety of all community members. We will stand strong for our values and neighbors together.

I am heartbroken to learn that Rep. Hòa Nguyễn has passed away. She always had a passion for fighting for her community, fighting for youth – representing her district in a way that gave voice to people who didn’t traditionally have a voice. Today we held a moment of silence in her honor.

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN OREGON: The Ninth Circuit held a hearing this morning on the government's motion to stay our first Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). We expect a ruling in the coming days and will share updates when we have them.

Multnomah County has joined 39 other local governments and 60 elected officials in a legal briefing that backs the City of Portland, OR and the State of Oregon’s lawsuit to block federal deployment of National Guard troops to Portland: link.multco.us/multnomah-county-legal-filing

We encourage Portlanders to tell Trump's Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: Paws Off Portland! You’re barking up the wrong tree! Today at 4pm at Revolution Hall. #PawsOffPortland #OregonIsHome

Multnomah County stands united with our partners at the State and City, and is here to lend our legal support to the unconstitutional and authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.

This settlement is a result of our collaborative efforts to hold large corporations who profited from this deadly opioid epidemic accountable. While no amount of money can replace the lives lost or repair the devastation caused, this settlement provides crucial resource to help our community heal.

Immergut: What I'll do is not modify my original TRO but issue a new TRO that prohibits the relocation or deployment of any federalized national guard to the state of Oregon....

Update ⤵️

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon, California, and Portland have taken legal action to block the unlawful deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon. Read more about what happened and what’s next.

Today’s court decision affirms what we already knew: Deploying the military to Portland is not lawful. The @multco.bsky.social Board stands united against this administration's authoritarian behavior. We will lead with values that recognize our community’s diversity is our greatest strength.

BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a court order blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland when a federal judge granted our request for a Temporary Restraining Order. Read our statement. #orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon

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How about $10 million from this administration to keep people housed who had been living on our streets? Trump needs to get his priorities straight. His actions & policies are harming Portland, not helping. We do not want or need an unlawful, expensive military deployment on the taxpayer dime.

It’s October, and you know what that means — more book recs from your friendly neighborhood library! Ask us what to read and we’ll send over a librarian’s suggestion just for you tomorrow between 9 and 10 am. Join us every Thursday for #AskALibrarian! 📚

Special visit in the office today! MCSO Deputy Oman & Comfort Dog Burton, a 5 year old long-haired German Shepherd. Burton joins Deputy Oman on patrol & at community events. Before joining the County, Burton trained to become a guard dog but was not about that life. Thankfully, he’s happy with us!

Oregon AG Rayfield: I know for a fact, from talking to cities across Oregon, that if you pick up the phone and ask, “What could be helpful?” the answer would not be the United States military.

🔈People are wondering how they can support their community amid this federal intervention. One of the main ways MultCo is supporting our community is by ensuring our services remain available. MultCo stands in solidarity — and is coordinating closely — with the City of Portland and Oregon:

Today is an absolutely glorious Fall day here in Portland. It could not be further from this federal administrations depiction of our beloved City. I was proud to stand with local leaders today to say in unity that military intervention is not wanted, not needed, and not lawful.

Live with @tinakotek.bsky.social @mayorkwilson.bsky.social, @multco.bsky.social colleagues and additional local leaders in response to Trump’s military deployment in Portland. Military intervention is not wanted, not needed, and not lawful.

This evening I stood with local leaders as we track reports that an influx of federal agents have been sent to Portland. Federal intervention is not wanted or needed here. To every community member who is living in fear of being targeted by this administration — know that you are not alone.

For families experiencing homelessness, having a safe and welcoming place to stay can be the first step to long-term stability. Creating more options for families is a priority of mine, and I’m glad we’re working quickly to fill a critical gap in East County for those who need shelter and support.

➡️ REGARDING TAKING #TYLENOL DURING PREGNANCY: Health Officer Dr. Bruno says #autism is a complex diagnosis that does not have a single cause. We do not recommend pregnant people stop using acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor. A medical study for more info: www.acog.org/news/news-re...

While we have more to do to ensure the young families & children of Multnomah County have the support they need, it's encouraging we are one of only two counties statewide not considered a childcare desert. Our steady expansion of Preschool for All will continue to help our families and economy.

Each year Multnomah County joins the nation in recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month. Our Call Center’s accreditation is a testament to our staff’s professionalism and commitment to providing compassionate, life-saving support to community members in need. 💚

An incredible achievement that @usatoday.com notes we are working towards here in Multnomah County to support our young families and save them thousands of dollars. "The county is scaling up the program each year...and is on track to have universal preschool for all county residents by 2030."

Want to be ready the next time the County looks for community volunteers to support our Disaster Resource Centers during dangerous weather? Join us Tuesday, 9/23, to get prepared! 🕐1-1:45pm: DRC Info Session 🕑2-4pm: Staff Roles Visit multco.us/volunteer-em... for meeting+RSVP links and more info!

I’m looking forward to attending the upcoming El Grito Portland celebrations beginning Sunday, and acknowledge the fear federal immigration policies are causing that could impact attendance. Multnomah County is committed to supporting our Latiné community and upholding our sanctuary county promise.