# 10.20.26 Board Briefing

The Multnomah County Board briefing on October 21, 2026, covered eviction prevention and the Walnut Park redevelopment. County staff and partners presented recommendations to improve eviction data, align eligibility and service definitions, coordinate rent assistance and legal services, and assess outcomes. Officials described rising need amid declining funding: the county has about $3.5 million in ongoing funds, the state allocation was reported at about $2.6 million for the year, and the county also receives $5 million from the City of Portland. Staff said current county resources could support people with eviction filings for only a little over two months. The board discussed possible coordination between city and county programs, but took no vote or spending action; a City of Portland RFP for eviction legal services is pending, and no vendor decision was reported.

The board also received an update on the Walnut Park capital redevelopment project. County staff said the first phase was awarded in December 2025 to New Walnut Park LLC, with county FY27 funding approved for the work; no contract amount was stated. The phase includes confirming county needs, developing conceptual designs, and assessing public-private partnership funding and development options, with development proposals expected in late summer 2027. The project is intended to create a culturally grounded community healing and service center and revitalize the site. No new award or procurement vote was taken at the briefing.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Sources
- [10.20.26 Board Briefing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8UGGm1g-NM) - MultCoBoard