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Board ratifies four-year contract with county prosecutors, including 4.4% COLA and retention payments
Summary
The Multnomah County Board unanimously ratified a four‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Multnomah County Prosecuting Attorneys Association that takes effect July 1, 2025, includes a 4.4% cost-of-living increase that year and a one-time $2,500 retention payment for deputy district attorneys.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to ratify a four‑year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Multnomah County Prosecuting Attorneys Association (MCPAA), the board announced during its regular virtual meeting.
Matt Davies, the county’s lead negotiator, told commissioners the contract covers the period retroactive to July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and was reached after three bargaining sessions and mediation. Key provisions he listed include a 4.4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2025, reached by combining a 2.4% CPI COLA with two additional 1% increases; a one-time $2,500 retention incentive for deputy district attorneys employed at the time of ratification; ongoing wage increases of 1–4% in later years; a new 3% bilingual pay; and a 5% call‑out premium for selected homicide‑unit attorneys who respond after hours.
“Both parties exhibited a strong commitment to reach a deal through collaboration and professionalism,” Davies said, summarizing the negotiation timeline and the rationale for retention and targeted premiums.
District Attorney Vasquez thanked the board and labor relations staff, saying the agreement “reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our public safety system” and helps ensure the office retains prosecutors handling complex, high‑impact cases.
Commissioners voiced support for the agreement and acknowledged that implementation will require follow‑up budget planning. Commissioner Singleton specifically thanked labor relations and budget staff for responsive briefings and said she expects further conversation about how similar contracts will be budgeted in future years.
The board recorded a roll‑call vote after brief comments and approved the ratification. The county will bring any necessary budget modifications forward to fund the contract’s fiscal impacts.
What happens next: county staff will implement the contract provisions, process the retention payments for qualifying deputy district attorneys, and coordinate any budget adjustments needed to cover the increased labor costs.
