8.27.26 Regular Meeting

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners held a virtual regular meeting on August 27, 2026, primarily addressing several key procurement and budget-related items. The board approved amendments to the preschool for all program income tax ordinance, including provisions for refunds related to overpayments in tax years 2021 and 2022, and delayed the planned tax increase to 2027. A significant agenda item was the approval of the FAC 1 project plan for the design phase of the Department of Community Justice East Campus Expansion Project, with an estimated budget of approximately $19.7 million, allowing the project to proceed to schematic design and permitting stages. The board also discussed and passed the Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan, including amendments to enhance board oversight on implementation, cost estimates, and workforce impact analyses. Additionally, the board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Yamhill County for youth detention services due to capacity issues, with plans to form a working group to address juvenile detention challenges. Public testimony covered topics such as labor concerns, volunteer management at animal shelters, housing and homelessness, and climate justice. The meeting included multiple votes on ordinances, resolutions, and amendments related to budget allocations, capital projects, and policy implementation strategies.