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Multnomah County board approves first reading to amend community budget advisory committee code
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved first reading of an ordinance to revise County Code chapter governing Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBACs), including changes to membership minimums and a late amendment restoring explicit mention of the sheriff's office and district attorney's office.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 16 approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend County Code chapter 3 governing Community Budget Advisory Committees, a set of changes county staff said are intended to clarify membership, responsibilities and alignment with the county budget cycle.
The ordinance, moved by Commissioner Brent Edwards and seconded by Commissioner Singleton, passed on a roll-call vote. Commissioners present voted in favor; a second reading is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2025.
County Office of Community Involvement Director Amara Perez told the board the proposed code updates came from recommendations by the county'wide central CBAC and county attorneys. Key changes include new membership minimums and maximums (from a…
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