In a time when prison reform looks to be gaining momentum in Oregon and around the country, Multnomah County, one of the nation’s most liberal counties, is headed in the wrong direction. As reported by Street Roots earlier this month (“Captive consumers,” ...
23 Jan 2015 - SR editorial board
Loretta Smith: Multnomah County’s District 2 commissioner talks with Street Roots By Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer Given that Loretta Smith is only the second African-American elected to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, it’s not surprising that on ...
7 Jun 2011 - Street Roots
Multnomah County Commissioners vote to oppose TANF cuts With a unanimous vote, Multnomah County Commissioners put itself on the record opposing plans in Salem to drastically cut the state’s family and employment support for the poorest Oregonians. State l ...
5 May 2011 - Street Roots