Is municipal broadband feasible in Multnomah County? Maybe Nov 3, 2020 A county-wide, publicly financed fiber-to-the-premises network would cost $966 million, and residents support the idea by more than 2-1.
At a model library, cuts and turmoil Oct 13, 2020 Multnomah County Library workers are mourning last month’s cut of 128 positions as a major blow to one of the nation’s top library systems.
New Multnomah County Courthouse: Built by union labor Oct 13, 2020 The four-year, $324.5 million project both set and met goals for the participation of women and minority workers and contractors.
Library reduces number of planned layoffs Sep 16, 2020 After weeks of organized public outcry and behind-the-scenes union lobbying, Multnomah County Library averted most layoffs announced in July.
Preschool for All heads to Multnomah County ballot Sep 1, 2020 Two campaigns for free preschool have merged so that Multnomah County voters can decide on a single measure this November.
Budget’s fine, but library layoffs loom Aug 19, 2020 Multnomah County Library is about to lay off one sixth of its workforce, even though its budget is under no threat.
AFSCME Local 88 ratifies 1-year contract extension with Multnomah County Jul 14, 2020 The contract covers 3,200 County workers and the extension provides for a 2.9% cost of living adjustment effective July 1.
Beating the odds, free public preschool ballot initiative turns in signatures Jul 8, 2020 Aimed at the November 2020 ballot, it would provide free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County, and living wages for preschool teachers.
Public-owned broadband study nears completion Jun 17, 2020 Multnomah County is running the numbers to see if fiber to the home is feasible.
Universal preschool drive seeks signatures May 13, 2020 Signature gathering will begin soon on a union-backed ballot initiative to offer free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County.
