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Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon
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This is the public profile of Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon, who represents Multnomah County District 4.
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Join a Multnomah County Budget Advisory Committee! No budgeting or financial expertise required.

Apply and learn more on the CBAC info webpage: multco.us/info/join-co...

Questions? Contact the Office of Community Involvement (OCI) at community.involvement@multco.us

#CommunityInvolvement
Text on graphic reads, "'Do you want to learn more about county program, services, and how the county budget works?' 'Do you enjoy working with others to learn and give input?' Apply to Serve on a Multnomah County Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). No budgeting or financial expertise is necessary! Application, resources, support and more available NOW. multco.us/info/join-community-budget-advisory-committee-cbac. For more information contact the Office of Community Involvement at: community.involvement@multco.us"
November 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition: To report ICE activity and learn your immigration rights
🔹https://pircoregon.org/
🔹HOTLINE: 1-888-622-1510

Equity Corps of Oregon: To find an immigration lawyer and get legal support
🔹https://equitycorps.org/enroll/
🔹HOTLINE: 1-888-274-7292
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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This summer, Multnomah County asked for feedback on how to improve the safety of the corridor on N.E. Sandy Blvd. Share your thoughts the proposed improvements and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

Learn more about the project and take the survey here: multco.us/info/safer-s...
Text on graphic reads, "Safer Sandy Survey is live! Weigh in on the future of N.E. Sandy Boulevard between N.E. 230th Avenue and N.E. 201st Avenue by this Friday. Learn more about the project and share your input at: https://multco.us/info/safer-sandy. Deadline: Fri. 10/24/25.
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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🚌TRIMET NEEDS YOUR INPUT ❕
@Trimet.org will begin reducing services in Nov 2025 due to an increasing budget shortfall. Your input is essential for shaping service proposals that will be shared for feedback in Jan/Feb 2026.

Take the Service Priorities Survey by Oct. 31st: trimet.org/servicecuts/
Graphic with rail road, rail light, and bus icons. Text says, "TriMet needs your input! Weigh in on planned bus and MAX service cuts by taking the Service Priorities Survey. Learn more and submit your feedback at: http://trimet.org/servicecuts/. Deadline: Fri. 10/31/25."
October 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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The District 4 team and I toured the new East County Library in Gresham last week. We're so excited for the community to have a space to gather, study, create, and connect! Stay tuned for more updates.

#EastMultnomahCounty
#MultnomahCountyLibrary
#PublicLibrary
#CommunitySpace
The North entrance of the new library, still under construction. The large concrete door frame is engraved with "East County Library." Benches and tools sit inside the doors with ropes of wire hanging in various places. The South exterior of the library. Large wood beams support the angular roof. Blue skies fill the backdrop.
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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9/17 is Kleefstra Syndrome Awareness Day💜

The District 4 Office and Multnomah County’s Intellectual and Development Disabilities Services Division sponsored a proclamation to recognize the day. We acknowledge the strength + perseverance of individuals with KS, their families, and community members.
September 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Sharing pictures from the CROPS grand re-opening last week! Huge shoutout to the Feed 'Em Freedom Foundation and Mudbone Grown for their dedication to sustainable agriculture and for supporting BIPOC farmers in our community🌾

#EastMultnomahCounty
#Agriculture
#FoodJustice
#UrbanFarming
#BIPOCFarms
A group picture with Multnomah County Chair Vega Peterson, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, Shante and Aurthur from the Feed 'Em Freedom Foundation and other county staff Several vegetable beds grow lush in a field A large grey shed stans before a paved concrete ground A close-up picture of orange flowers
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Apply now for an opportunity to enhance transparency and oversight of County jails!

The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 5. Visit the CFCIP website to learn more: multco.us/programs/cor...
Text graphic reads, "The application portal for the 2025 Correctional Facilities Community Inspection Program (CFCIP) is now open! Apply now for an opportunity to enhance transparency and oversight of County Jails. To apply and learn more, visit: multco.us/programs/correctional-facilities-community-inspection-program. Deadline: Friday 9/5/2025"
August 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Last month, I had the lovely opportunity to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of UpRiver Village - a new non-profit organization that serves as a social network for adults 55+ in East County 💚

📰 Read about the ribbon-cutting ceremony here: theoutlookonline.com/2025/07/03/u...
Three mayors of East County, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, and UpRiver Village staff smile and stand in front of a ceremonial ribbon, as it's about to be cut by an UpRiver Village staff member.
August 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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EAST COUNTY EVENT! 🎨

Multnomah County Library and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are bringing community-centered artwork to libraries. You can contribute to the art in the library by attending a free, art-making event at Gresham Library on Wed, 8/13 from 4-6:30pm. #EastMultnomahCounty 📖
Text on flier reads, "Help shape new public art at East County Library" "Stencil making, fabric weaving, snacks, book and art print raffle and more!" "Free art workshops hosted by artists Ka'ila Farrell-Smith and Paula Champagne" "Wednesday August 13, 2025 4 - 6:30 pm" "Gresham Library - 382 NW Miller Ave Gresham, OR 97030"
August 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Celebrated the opening of the Fernhill Health Center last Friday! 🩺
Thank you to everyone who organized the event and participated in the joyous opening. My gratitude extends to those who made the project happen and those who will be providing care to our community! 💙

#Healthcare
#CommunityHealth
Multnomah County Board and other employees hold and cut a long green ribbon to signify the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening
June 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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EAST COUNTY EVENT! 🎬

Join us on June 3rd at 6:30 pm for a showing of "No Place To Grow Old," a documentary focused on the challenges and stories of adults experiencing homelessness in Portland. Michael Larsen, the film's producer, will be on hand for Q&A.

RSVP here: forms.gle/m3mtEFTvtYHo...
Two tents stand in a grassy field with tall trees in the background. Text reads, "No Place To Grow Old. June 3rd, 6:30pm. Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church. 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland."
May 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Had a great afternoon visiting the Feed'Em Freedom's Crops Farm in Troutdale! Thank you Shantae and Aurthur for the tour and sharing your passion for fostering resilient food systems by empowering Black agriculturists. 🌱💚

Follow this link to learn more: www.feedemfreedom....
April 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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What an honor to join the beautiful celebrations of the Lao New Year! Thank you Tou Meksavanh and Dr. Erik Szeto for inviting me and my Board colleague @juliabrim-edwards.bsky.social 🌟
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ສະບາຍດີປີໃຫມ່! Happy Lao New Year! Today I had the honor of attending and participating in the Lao Buddhist Center Northwest’s New Year Celebration. 🙏 Tou Meksavanh and Dr. Eric Szeto for the invitation. (❤️ to reconnect w/Tou, former PPS principal). @multco.bsky.social @vincejonesdixon.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Greater Portland Inc. is leading the way as the premier economic development agency in Portland. Check out this article about the Top 5 reasons businesses are choosing the Greater Portland area to stay, expand or relocate: www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/n...

#PortlandBusiness #EconomicDevelopment 🏢
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March 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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On Tuesday 3/18 I joined Congresswoman Maxine Dexter and my Board colleague Commissioner Moyer at the East County Health Center to speak with patients and providers about providing access to high quality healthcare to our communities. Grateful to have these opportunities to collaborate!
Congresswoman Dexter, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, and Commissioner Moyer stand next to each other with their arms crossed in front of them. They pose in a powerful stance, smiling toward a different camera lens to the left. East County Health Center tour attendees, including staff and elected officials, sit in a conference room around a large table with papers and laptops in front of them.
March 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Thank you to the residents of Pleasant Home and Cottrell for hosting the District 4 team at the Community Townhall on Monday 3/10 to learn more about the water filtration plant and its impacts on our community.💧

More to come!
Commissioner Jones-Dixon stands in the aisle of a church, listening to a local resident voice their thoughts into a microphone. Community meeting attendees fill the rows of seats around them, and a slideshow is projected in the distance. It displays the contact information for the District 4 office. The email address is district4@multco.us and the phone number is (503)988-5213.
March 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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On 3/7, alongside my colleagues on the Board, we were guided on a county facilities tour. We visited the Rockwood Community Health Center, Midland Library, the Department of Community Justice, and Oak St Village - which opens today!

Learn more about Oak St Village: www.youtube.com/watch?v=59o3...
Tour attendees stand in front of the Rockwood Community Health Center. Individuals are smiling and wearing business casual attire. A sign on the building reads, "Community Health Center." Tour attendees stand inside a room at the Department of Community Justice building. They ae forming a semi-circle and looking toward a staff member who is explaining the work of the department. Tour attendees stand inside the newly renovated Midland Library. A staff member gestures to the libraries features as several rows of books surround the group. Three tour attendees stand inside the Oak Street Village, smiling and laughing with each other in the sunlight.
March 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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ICYMI, on Mon., March 10, the community gathered to celebrate the reopening of the Stark Street Bridge. Speakers included, Multnomah County Project Manager Sara Jeffrey, Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon and East County Community Member Victoria Purvine: bit.ly/3FxyAih
‘On time and under budget:’ Multnomah County celebrates reopening of Stark Street Bridge
Motorists welcomed to important span after six months of repairs
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March 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Looking forward to celebrate the reopening of the Stark Street Bridge on Monday, 3/10! See you there at 12:45pm!
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Join @multco.bsky.social on March 10 to celebrate the completion of emergency repairs to the Stark Street Bridge. Learn about emergency repairs to the bridge that collapsed Sept. 2024. The bridge is expected to reopen on Thurs., March 6. Details & RSVP➡️ link.multco.us/stark-street-bridge-reopening
Photo of the Stark Street Bridge.
March 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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The countdown is on! Two days to go to fun, free food, and great people making connections.

The East County Learn Share Do Fair is this Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10am - 2pm at Centennial High School.

All are welcome!

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February 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Severe weather shelters will reopen tonight (Wednesday, February 12) at 8 p.m. and remain open until at least noon on Thursday, February 13: multco.us/cold (1/3)
Emergency Warming Shelters, Multnomah County. Open Today 8p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13. Full details at multco.us/cold Emergency Warming Shelters: Cook Plaza: 19421 SE Start. St, Gresham, OR 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13 Hollywood Shelter: 1815 N.E. 43rd Ave., Portland, 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13. NW 14th Avenue Shelter, 600 N.W. 14th Ave. Portland 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13
February 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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✅Stay safe during this severe weather! Power outages can lead to dangerous ⚠️carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. NEVER use a gas range/oven for heating, burn charcoal indoors, use gas camp stoves indoors, or run a generator inside or near your home.
The Invisible Killer Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” because it is an odorless, colorless poisonous gas. Never use a gas range or oven for heating. Never burn charcoal indoors. Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors. Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door, or vent. El asesino “invisible” El monóxido de carbono (CO) es el “asesino invisible” porque es un gas venenoso e incoloro. Nunca use una estufa de gas o un horno para calentar. Nunca queme carbón dentro de un hogar. Nunca use una estufa de campamento de gas portátil dentro de un hogar. Nunca use un generador dentro de su casa, sótano o garaje o a menos de 20 pies de cualquier ventana, puerta o ventilación.
February 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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As we head into tomorrow morning, forecasts calling for overnight lows of 25 degrees or lower are possible. It’s important to stay warm, dry and safe. Stay indoors if you can. Frostbite can occur in less than an hour in extreme windchills and cold temperatures: multco.us/cold
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Stay warm. Stay dry. Stay safe. Wear layers of warm clothing and water-resistant jacket. *Stay out of the wind when you get cold and wet: multco.us/cold
February 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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MultCo declares state of emergency effective 6pm Monday, Feb. 10; forecast meets thresholds to open severe weather shelters from 8pm Monday thru at least noon Tuesday, Feb. 11:

Cook Plaza - 19421 SE Stark St, Gresham
Hollywood - 1815 NE 43rd Ave, Portland
NW 14th Ave - 600 NW 14th Ave, Portland
An English-language informational flyer from Multnomah County about severe weather shelters. The flyer has a red header with a white icon of a shelter and bold white text that reads, “Severe Weather Spaces.” Below, it provides details on how to get the most up-to-date information by calling 2-1-1 or visiting multco.us/cold. It states that the severe weather shelters will open on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. and will remain open until conditions improve. The flyer emphasizes that all sites are ADA-accessible and that pets are welcome. A bolded section states, “No one will be turned away,” and mentions that 2-1-1 can assist with transportation. It also notes that TriMet provides free rides to the shelters. The flyer lists three shelter locations: 1. Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham 2. Hollywood Shelter: 1815 N.E. 43rd Ave., Portland 3. NW 14th Ave. Shelter: 600 N.W. 14th Ave., Portland At the bottom, there is a simple map with three marked locations corresponding to the shelters, showing their general locations in the Portland metro area. The flyer includes the Multnomah County logo and notes that it was last revised on February 10, 2025. A Spanish-language informational flyer from Multnomah County about winter weather shelters. The flyer has a red header with a white icon of a shelter and bold white text that reads, “Refugios disponibles en caso de clima invernal.” Below, the flyer provides details on how to get the most up-to-date information by calling 2-1-1 or visiting multco.us/cold. It states that the winter shelters will open on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. and will remain open until conditions improve. The flyer emphasizes that all sites are accessible to everyone, and pets are welcome. A bolded section highlights that “Toda persona es bienvenida,” meaning everyone is welcome. It also mentions that 2-1-1 can help with transportation and that TriMet offers free transportation to the shelters. The flyer lists three shelter locations: 1. Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham 2. Refugio Hollywood: 1815 N.E. 43rd Ave., Portland 3. Refugio NW 14 Ave.: 600 N.W. 14th Ave., Portland At the bottom, there is a simple map with three marked locations corresponding to the shelters, showing their general locations in the Portland metro area. The flyer includes the Multnomah County logo and notes that it was last modified on February 10, 2025.
February 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM