Issues & Updates / Policy Sessions - May 5, 2026

This Clackamas County Board of Commissioners policy session held on May 5, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and budget-related discussions within the Health, Housing, and Human Services department. The board reviewed and approved a $249,500 personal services contract with Health Management Associates to conduct a two-year organizational assessment and fiscal sustainability analysis aimed at modernizing departmental operations and ensuring financial stability amid funding uncertainties. Additionally, the board discussed a contract amendment to transition the county crisis and support line services fully to Multnomah County, resulting in an estimated $500,000 cost savings. The session also included appointments to advisory boards and commissions, and a detailed presentation by the Portland mayor on regional coordination efforts addressing homelessness, public safety, and behavioral health challenges, emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions across county lines. No votes were taken on the Portland presentation, but the board expressed support for continued regional partnership and policy alignment.