Commissioner McKeel News
We want your suggestions on how to spend your tax dollars wisely next year! Take this 5-minute survey to give input to county commissioners about prioritizing program funding.
4/4/12 - 9:45 am
Currently, there's a $3.5 million gap between ongoing revenues and expenses for next year’s budget, but this may increase depending on the State’s budget. All county programs and services may be affected by reductions as the Chair and the Board of County Commissioners make decisions about how to allocate the budget to best carry out the county's mission.
Commissioner McKeel Joins Springdale Job Corps to Discuss Youth Employment, Empowerment
3/30/12 - 1:05 pm
On March 28th, 2012, Commissioner McKeel joined the Springdale Job Corps for their biannual Community Networking Luncheon.
Grand Opening of the East County Courthouse
3/29/12 - 9:32 am
The long-awaited and much-needed East County Courthouse celebrates its grand opening on April 10th.
Sex Buyer Accountability and Diversion program marks first year
2/2/12 - 5:21 pm
A “John school” that provides diversion education for sex buyers who have pleaded guilty for soliciting prostitutes in Multnomah County has had a positive impact in its first year.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners learned during an update about the program at its meeting on Feb. 2 that about 60 people have taken part in the Sex Buyer Accountability and Diversion program since the school opened in January 2011.
Annual Multnomah County event honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, provides perspectives on the past and present
1/13/12 - 3:07 pm
Multnomah County Managers of Color’s annual event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. this year featured a moving presentation from Max Pavesic, a Portland resident who risked his life 50 years ago as a Freedom Rider in the civil rights movement.
“There were only 463 of us [freedom riders],” Pavesic told the gathering Jan. 11 in the board room. “But we are the reason the Civil Rights Act passed.”
Pavesic’s remarks perfectly fit the theme of this year’s event, “The Beloved Community: the time is always right to do what is right.”
Board Proclaims January as National Mentoring Month, Calls For More Mentors Locally
1/9/12 - 2:23 pm
On January 5th, the Board of County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing January as National Mentoring Month. This proclamation, intended to raise attention about the positive impacts of mentoring and volunteer opportunities in this community, joins a national effort in its 11th year to promote mentoring.
Multnomah County Board Recognizes January 11th, 2012, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day
1/6/12 - 5:22 pm
At the January 5th board meeting, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation recognizing January 11th, 2012, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Commissioner McKeel discussed the significance of this day and the work that the county and its partners have accomplished in the past year.
Mentor Event Raises Awareness About Volunteerism, Impact of Mentoring
11/22/11 - 1:31 pm
On November 9th, Commissioner McKeel co-sponsored a mentor awareness luncheon at Mt. Hood Community College with the Associated Students, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Columbia Northwest, and Oregon Mentors. The event included speakers, lunch, and opportunities to network and volunteer with multiple mentoring agencies serving youth in east county.
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners honors veterans for their military service [video]
11/10/11 - 3:57 pm
Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners honored veterans for their service to the United States during its board meeting Thursday, Nov. 10.
Human Solutions Opens Rockwood Building in East County
10/11/11 - 5:32 pm
On October 4th, 2011, Human Solutions held a grand opening celebration at the Rockwood Building multiservice center. The 3-story Rockwood Building employs a unique model that provides low-income housing and social services all in one location.
