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Multnomah County government relations briefs commissioners on 2025 legislative session, special session expected for transportation
Summary
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.
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.
Stacy Cowan, interim director of government relations, and colleagues Lizzie Atwood Wells and Tom Powers summarized key budget and policy actions affecting the county. They said the February revenue outlook had left room for new investments, but a May forecast reduced projected available revenue substantially, forcing legislators to scale back many proposals.
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