Multnomah County government relations briefs commissioners on 2025 legislative session, special session expected for transportation

Aug 7, 2025

Government relations staff told the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 1 that the 2025 Oregon legislative session produced mixed results for county priorities—some behavioral health and shelter funding passed, but a May revenue forecast reduced available resources and left gaps that the county will track into a governor‑called special session on transportation.

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Multnomah County’s government relations team briefed the Board of Commissioners Aug. 1 on state legislative outcomes from the 2025 regular session, describing a mix of gains and unmet requests that were influenced by a worse‑than‑expected May revenue forecast.

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