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Oversight Board Chair Found Guilty of Bullying Behavior

10/14/2025

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Tamia Deary, chair of the community oversight board for Multnomah County's federally qualified health centers, was found to violate county rules regarding workplace conduct.
Investigations into two complaints revealed that she exhibited hostile and bullying behavior toward county employees.
The law firm Beery, Elsner & Hammond reported the findings.
The Oregonian/OregonLive documented the findings.
The situation raises concerns about professionalism within the oversight board.

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Story summary

Tamia Deary, chair of the community oversight board for Multnomah County's federally qualified health centers, was found to violate county rules regarding workplace conduct.
Investigations into two complaints revealed that she exhibited hostile and bullying behavior toward county employees.
The law firm Beery, Elsner & Hammond reported the findings.
The Oregonian/OregonLive documented the findings.
The situation raises concerns about professionalism within the oversight board.