Multnomah County adopts Climate Justice Plan after adding implementation, cost and workforce reporting requirements

Aug 28, 2026

After months of public engagement, the board adopted the Multnomah County 2026 Climate Justice Plan, adding amendments requiring prioritized annual strategies, board reporting with cost estimates before implementation, and workforce impact analysis for new prioritized initiatives; adoption followed extensive public testimony both supporting the plan and calling for more technical analysis.

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The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 27 to adopt the county’s 2026 Climate Justice Plan, after amending the resolution to add stronger implementation guidance and reporting requirements requested during recent outreach to labor and other stakeholders.

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