Jessica Vega Pederson
@jvegapederson.bsky.social
Multnomah County Chair. Former County Commissioner for District 3 and former Oregon State Representative. She/her.
Preschool for All has added 240 mid-year seats!
That’s brings the total number of tuition-free seats PFA is providing for families throughout MultCo to over 3,800 seats across more than 220 locations — exceeding this year’s goal by 27%.
We remain on track to reach universal coverage by 2030.
That’s brings the total number of tuition-free seats PFA is providing for families throughout MultCo to over 3,800 seats across more than 220 locations — exceeding this year’s goal by 27%.
We remain on track to reach universal coverage by 2030.
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Preschool for All has added 240 mid-year seats!
That’s brings the total number of tuition-free seats PFA is providing for families throughout MultCo to over 3,800 seats across more than 220 locations — exceeding this year’s goal by 27%.
We remain on track to reach universal coverage by 2030.
That’s brings the total number of tuition-free seats PFA is providing for families throughout MultCo to over 3,800 seats across more than 220 locations — exceeding this year’s goal by 27%.
We remain on track to reach universal coverage by 2030.
Reposted by Jessica Vega Pederson
This Friday is Sellwood-Moreland Library's big day! We can't wait to see you at the reopening of our beloved library 💚 Visit our website to learn about the Refresh project and the exciting updates to Sellwood-Moreland Library!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This Friday is Sellwood-Moreland Library's big day! We can't wait to see you at the reopening of our beloved library 💚 Visit our website to learn about the Refresh project and the exciting updates to Sellwood-Moreland Library!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
Multnomah County is committed to providing the highest level of service to help address the particular needs of veterans experiencing homelessness. This is a place for recovery that represents safety, stability, sobriety and hope for the participants it will serve.
NEWS RELEASE: Veterans Day celebration previews soon-to-open shelter for veterans in recovery in Portland
The Thayer Family Foundation Veterans Shelter will provide a 17-room recovery-focused shelter environment for veterans who are experiencing homelessness
multco.us
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Multnomah County is committed to providing the highest level of service to help address the particular needs of veterans experiencing homelessness. This is a place for recovery that represents safety, stability, sobriety and hope for the participants it will serve.
The creation of housing is key to solving our homeless crisis and making life more affordable for everyone.
Multnomah County provides a continuum of services to move people from homelessness to a home of their own.
We don't build housing, an area where partnership with Portland is so important.
Multnomah County provides a continuum of services to move people from homelessness to a home of their own.
We don't build housing, an area where partnership with Portland is so important.
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The creation of housing is key to solving our homeless crisis and making life more affordable for everyone.
Multnomah County provides a continuum of services to move people from homelessness to a home of their own.
We don't build housing, an area where partnership with Portland is so important.
Multnomah County provides a continuum of services to move people from homelessness to a home of their own.
We don't build housing, an area where partnership with Portland is so important.
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This morning, the president ordered states to not distribute full SNAP benefits for November, and demanded that states “undo” any benefits payments that have already been sent to working families for food.
Read our statement in response.
Read our statement in response.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This morning, the president ordered states to not distribute full SNAP benefits for November, and demanded that states “undo” any benefits payments that have already been sent to working families for food.
Read our statement in response.
Read our statement in response.
Reposted by Jessica Vega Pederson
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut followed a three-day trial where local and federal law enforcement testified to their differing perceptions and responses to ongoing protests outside the federal immigration building in Portland.
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
As a result of a federal judge’s order, today Oregonians who receive SNAP food assistance have had 100% of their November benefits restored.
These benefits never should have been suspended. The Trump administration is appealing the order, and MultCo is joining the legal opposition to this appeal.
These benefits never should have been suspended. The Trump administration is appealing the order, and MultCo is joining the legal opposition to this appeal.
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
As a result of a federal judge’s order, today Oregonians who receive SNAP food assistance have had 100% of their November benefits restored.
These benefits never should have been suspended. The Trump administration is appealing the order, and MultCo is joining the legal opposition to this appeal.
These benefits never should have been suspended. The Trump administration is appealing the order, and MultCo is joining the legal opposition to this appeal.
While we cannot possibly pick up the slack for the federal government, what we can do is convene, partner, and drive collective action to support our community — and we can make targeted, strategic investments in areas where our community needs it most.
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in contingency funding to help food security and hunger relief organizations purchase and distribute food amid delays in federal food assistance for tens of thousands of community members.
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
While we cannot possibly pick up the slack for the federal government, what we can do is convene, partner, and drive collective action to support our community — and we can make targeted, strategic investments in areas where our community needs it most.
Tomorrow I am introducing a budget ask for our board to allocate $100k in emergency contingency funding to support food security resources across Multnomah County.
With the Trump administration providing mixed messaging and the restoration of benefits remaining in limbo – we need to act now.
With the Trump administration providing mixed messaging and the restoration of benefits remaining in limbo – we need to act now.
Portland-area governments mobilize to help families in need as federal SNAP benefits remain in limbo
Two local governments pledged to spend contingency funds Tuesday to help fill the gap.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Tomorrow I am introducing a budget ask for our board to allocate $100k in emergency contingency funding to support food security resources across Multnomah County.
With the Trump administration providing mixed messaging and the restoration of benefits remaining in limbo – we need to act now.
With the Trump administration providing mixed messaging and the restoration of benefits remaining in limbo – we need to act now.
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! There are still a few hours left to participate in your local democracy.
We surveyed some of team JVP to make sure they voted.
You can return your ballot at an official ballot drop site by 8pm today: Tue, Nov. 4
Find the nearest drop site at: multco.us/dropsites
We surveyed some of team JVP to make sure they voted.
You can return your ballot at an official ballot drop site by 8pm today: Tue, Nov. 4
Find the nearest drop site at: multco.us/dropsites
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! There are still a few hours left to participate in your local democracy.
We surveyed some of team JVP to make sure they voted.
You can return your ballot at an official ballot drop site by 8pm today: Tue, Nov. 4
Find the nearest drop site at: multco.us/dropsites
We surveyed some of team JVP to make sure they voted.
You can return your ballot at an official ballot drop site by 8pm today: Tue, Nov. 4
Find the nearest drop site at: multco.us/dropsites
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SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
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📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: National Guard deployment remains paused until Friday; judge says deployment is likely unlawful.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: National Guard deployment remains paused until Friday; judge says deployment is likely unlawful.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
My office receives hundreds of constituent emails every month on all sorts of topics, and we try our best to respond to each one.
This request all the way from Montenegro, however, really stood out, and I am so glad that we were able to help.
Anyone can contact my office at mult.chair@multco.us
This request all the way from Montenegro, however, really stood out, and I am so glad that we were able to help.
Anyone can contact my office at mult.chair@multco.us
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My office receives hundreds of constituent emails every month on all sorts of topics, and we try our best to respond to each one.
This request all the way from Montenegro, however, really stood out, and I am so glad that we were able to help.
Anyone can contact my office at mult.chair@multco.us
This request all the way from Montenegro, however, really stood out, and I am so glad that we were able to help.
Anyone can contact my office at mult.chair@multco.us
Starting tomorrow, November 1, we may see an unprecedented and unconscionable loss of SNAP food benefits for nearly 757,000 Oregonians – over 143,000 of whom live here in Multnomah County.
@multco.bsky.social is working to meet the most immediate needs of those who rely on SNAP food assistance. ⤵️
@multco.bsky.social is working to meet the most immediate needs of those who rely on SNAP food assistance. ⤵️
Halting SNAP Food Assistance is Unprecedented and Unconscionable
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November 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Starting tomorrow, November 1, we may see an unprecedented and unconscionable loss of SNAP food benefits for nearly 757,000 Oregonians – over 143,000 of whom live here in Multnomah County.
@multco.bsky.social is working to meet the most immediate needs of those who rely on SNAP food assistance. ⤵️
@multco.bsky.social is working to meet the most immediate needs of those who rely on SNAP food assistance. ⤵️
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🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
Starting now - a special Friday morning board meeting to discuss the federal halting of SNAP benefits, additional federal impacts locally, and potential actions @multco.bsky.social can take to help our community.
10.31.25 Special Meeting
YouTube video by MultCoBoard
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October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Starting now - a special Friday morning board meeting to discuss the federal halting of SNAP benefits, additional federal impacts locally, and potential actions @multco.bsky.social can take to help our community.
Multnomah, Clackamas, & Washington counties have released 5 new regional climate & health dashboards that document heat, cold, air quality, infectious disease, & mental health.
This data helps us track the health impacts of climate change and plan for the future.
Learn more and check them out ⤵️
This data helps us track the health impacts of climate change and plan for the future.
Learn more and check them out ⤵️
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties release new regional climate and health dashboards
Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties have released five new health dashboards that track the impacts of extreme weather and poor air quality.
multco.us
October 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Multnomah, Clackamas, & Washington counties have released 5 new regional climate & health dashboards that document heat, cold, air quality, infectious disease, & mental health.
This data helps us track the health impacts of climate change and plan for the future.
Learn more and check them out ⤵️
This data helps us track the health impacts of climate change and plan for the future.
Learn more and check them out ⤵️
Nearly one in five Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs.
These are families. Children. It’s unconscionable for the federal government to shut off this critical resource.
We need action now.
These are families. Children. It’s unconscionable for the federal government to shut off this critical resource.
We need action now.
October 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Nearly one in five Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs.
These are families. Children. It’s unconscionable for the federal government to shut off this critical resource.
We need action now.
These are families. Children. It’s unconscionable for the federal government to shut off this critical resource.
We need action now.
I recently had an opportunity to visit The Peer Company to celebrate their new name (formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon), meet their team, and tour their recovery campus, which includes plans for supportive housing units designed for families.
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I recently had an opportunity to visit The Peer Company to celebrate their new name (formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon), meet their team, and tour their recovery campus, which includes plans for supportive housing units designed for families.
Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
Multnomah County and Portland leaders, community partners call on Trump administration to fund food assistance to prevent hardship, hunger and suffering for 136,000 County residents
The federal administration can immediately act to release these contingency funds at any time — today, even — and spare 136,000 of our neighbors from needless suffering and hunger.
multco.us
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
Reposted by Jessica Vega Pederson
Join us in-person or via Zoom for our Climate Justice Plan Community Forums to have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future! Each forum will focus on the strategies and metrics for one of the plan's twelve goals.
Learn more and register here: multco.us/info/climate...
Learn more and register here: multco.us/info/climate...
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Join us in-person or via Zoom for our Climate Justice Plan Community Forums to have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future! Each forum will focus on the strategies and metrics for one of the plan's twelve goals.
Learn more and register here: multco.us/info/climate...
Learn more and register here: multco.us/info/climate...
Exciting news from @multcolib.bsky.social!
This Friday, October 24 the Rockwood Library reopens, welcoming patrons into a beautiful, updated space. New features include an enhanced children’s area, a teen corner, new furniture, and a number of additional upgrades.
This Friday, October 24 the Rockwood Library reopens, welcoming patrons into a beautiful, updated space. New features include an enhanced children’s area, a teen corner, new furniture, and a number of additional upgrades.
Rockwood Library is reopening Friday, October 24! This space has been beautifully updated and we can't wait to welcome you back. For creatives, Rockwood’s makerspace will be ready on opening day!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Exciting news from @multcolib.bsky.social!
This Friday, October 24 the Rockwood Library reopens, welcoming patrons into a beautiful, updated space. New features include an enhanced children’s area, a teen corner, new furniture, and a number of additional upgrades.
This Friday, October 24 the Rockwood Library reopens, welcoming patrons into a beautiful, updated space. New features include an enhanced children’s area, a teen corner, new furniture, and a number of additional upgrades.
Reposted by Jessica Vega Pederson
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on National Guard: bit.ly/4hiFpDf
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on National Guard: bit.ly/4hiFpDf
Another beautiful day in downtown Portland. Tens of thousands of Portlanders are here to say no Kings, no military wanted or needed here. ✊
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another beautiful day in downtown Portland. Tens of thousands of Portlanders are here to say no Kings, no military wanted or needed here. ✊