Multnomah County reviews priorities and timelines for 2027 state legislative session

Sep 15, 2026

The board heard a government-relations briefing on developing a county legislative agenda, key deadlines (Sept. 11 concept filing, Nov. 18 revenue forecast, Dec. 1 governor's budget) and coordination with regional partners including Metro, HealthShare and the Oregon Housing Alliance.

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Multnomah County commissioners met in a virtual work session to discuss priorities the county will advance in the 2027 state legislative session. Stacy Cowan, director of government relations, said the GR team collects departmental concepts year-round, vets proposals against the county's capacity to lead and seeks unanimous board support on the final agenda.

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