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Multnomah County looks to cut 166 jobs in proposed 2027 budget
Multnomah County looks to cut 166 jobs in proposed 2027 budget
Multnomah County looks to cut 166 jobs in proposed 2027 budget

Published on: 04/17/2026

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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson unveiled her fiscal plan Thursday, opening the door to six weeks of tinkering before a final budget is passed.

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson unveiled her proposed budget Thursday, setting the stage for a difficult process ahead as officials decide how to spend a shrinking pool of funds. Vega Pederson said the county will have $93.2 million less to spend in its next budget.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/layoffs-loom-as-multnomah-county-looks-to-cut-166-positions-scale-back-services-in-wake-of-budget-shortfall.html

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