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Gov. Kotek urges Vega Pederson to consider easing 'Preschool For All' tax in Multnomah County
In a letter, Kotek stated that they are at a "crossroads" for the program that's on an "unsustainable" trend, which Vega ...
The state’s largest county should lower key tax on high earners, governor says
In a letter to Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, she recommended altering the tax or even pausing it to stop high ...
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Kotek Says Preschool for All Tax Imperiling Oregon Tax Base
But in her letter to Vega Pederson, Kotek outlined a trend she saw as “unsustainable” in the county. Multnomah County’s high ...
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‘Unsustainable’: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek urges Preschool for All changes
The deadline for parents to accept Multnomah County’s Preschool for All placement offers just passed. Now, Gov. Kotek is ...
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Here’s What Chair Jessica Vega Pederson Was Told About Multnomah County’s Suspended Tinfoil Distribution Program
Such plans came as a surprise to many county officials and, three days later, County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced the suspension of the program. News of the program was met with intense ...
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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson outlines priorities after passing a new budget
Dave Miller: This is Think Out Loud on OPB. I’m Dave Miller. We start today with Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson. The county gets less public attention than the city, but it’s ...
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County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson Announces Run for County Chair
Vega Pederson is the first candidate to announce a run for the County Chair's seat, which has been held by Deborah Kafoury since 2015. Kafoury is unable to run for the position due to term limits ...
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Multnomah County leaders clash over proposed cuts and public safety
He says the proposal hurts public safety. County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson says the cuts are minor compared to other agencies. What’s clear is that both are flexing political muscle.
Oregonian10mon
Jessica Vega Pederson blasts Portland chamber exec in voicemail over criticism of post-Measure 110 plans
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson this month blasted the leader of the Portland Metro Chamber for his letter expressing misgivings about the county’s post-Measure 110 plans for drug ...
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Multnomah County chair stresses collaboration with city of Portland on homeless issues
Last week, Multnomah County passed its first budget under the new county chair, Jessica Vega Pederson. It sounds huge: $3.5 billion. Regardless, it came with some disappointing outcomes for ...
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Vega Pederson says multi-agency plan will move hundreds of homeless people into housing
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced a new strategic focus for the Joint Office of Homeless Services on Friday morning. The new strategy is stated to include ...
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Chair Jessica Vega Pederson delays opening of deflection center, now October
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced on Monday that the county’s deflection and sobering center is now expected to open in mid- to late October.