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New commissioners press homelessness, behavioral‑health and shelter strategy as top priorities
Summary
Several Multnomah County commissioners identified homelessness, behavioral health system changes, shelter strategy and workforce pathways as top priorities and urged coordinated action with cities, Metro and state partners.
Several newly seated Multnomah County commissioners told colleagues at a work session that homelessness and behavioral‑health response must be county priorities for 2025, and they urged the board to develop clearer targets and coordinated strategies with partner jurisdictions.
Commissioner Moyer (District 1) and other commissioners said they want the county to focus on pathways off the streets, stabilize supportive housing funding and develop accessible shelter models that connect people to services. Commissioners discussed two distinct shelter approaches — short‑term overnight shelters versus 24‑hour, housing placement‑focused…
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