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Multnomah County Reassesses Homeless Housing Funding Measures

1/10/2025

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Multnomah County is set to reconsider a crucial measure aimed at funding homeless housing services this May, potentially extending it to 20 years and revising income thresholds. While some commissioners push for broader fund usage to acquire properties, others stress the importance of assessing the current program's impact first. Public testimony is slated for January 16, followed by a first reading on January 23.

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Multnomah County is set to reconsider a crucial measure aimed at funding homeless housing services this May, potentially extending it to 20 years and revising income thresholds. While some commissioners push for broader fund usage to acquire properties, others stress the importance of assessing the current program's impact first. Public testimony is slated for January 16, followed by a first reading on January 23.