Proud to see Gresham ranked #15 on Livability’s "Top 25 Best Places to Live Out West!" 🌲
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From our vibrant historic downtown and community festivals to having the Columbia River Gorge right in our backyard, it’s no secret why so many are proud to call East County home.
Commissioner Jones-Dixon speaks at a wooden podium during a sunny outdoor media event for the 257th Avenue safety project. He is wearing a yellow safety vest and addressing a small seated audience near a crosswalk with new traffic signals and road construction signs in the background.
A chain-link fence displays a Multnomah County banner alongside posters showing "before and after" photos of the S.W. 257th Avenue Safety Improvements Project. A few community members stand nearby on a grassy area under a clear blue sky.
Commissioner Jones-Dixon and a group of community members celebrate by cutting a yellow "caution" tape ribbon at the S.W. 257th Avenue project site. Several people are cheering and clapping in front of a row of empty folding chairs on a sunny day.
We celebrated the completion of the S.W. 257th Ave project! This was a community-led effort, from Reynolds HS students to East County commuters. With new HAWK signals, better lighting, and improved bike/ped access, thank you to everyone who provided feedback to make these improvements possible!🚦 🚲
A group picture of supporters for the Pioneer Black First Responders Month Proclamation
A group picture of supporters for the 100-year Centennial of Black Commemorations in Multnomah County
A group picture of supporters for the Black History and Futures Month Proclamation
The Board members sit across from the presenters of the Pioneer Black First Responders Month Proclamation
Honored to sign 3 Multnomah County proclamations this month:
▫️Pioneer Black First Responders Month
▫️100 Years of Black Commemorations
▫️Black History & Futures Month
Grateful to those whose legacy of resilience built the foundation we stand on today. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! ❤️🖤💚
Exciting update!📢 We have officially adopted the "Main Streets on Halsey" plan. This is a massive step toward transforming NE Halsey from a commuter road into a safer, vibrant community hub. Now I’m ready to secure the investments to make it a reality. Read more: theoutlookonline.com/2026/02/02/m...
East County! Last year, District 4 had the lowest turnout on the Multnomah County Budget Survey. Let’s change that 🏆 Make your voice heard on public safety, housing, mental health services, libraries, road repairs, and more.
Take the survey by Sun. February 22nd: link.multco.us/budget-surve...
East County: Want to shape our response to homelessness? The HRS Steering and Oversight Committee is recruiting a community member to set strategy and monitor progress. You must live outside Portland but in Multnomah County and pay the SHS tax.
📆 Apply by Feb 6: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📢 Multnomah County is investing $100,000 in East County voter education! If your nonprofit serves District 4, you can apply for a grant to help our neighbors navigate Ranked Choice Voting.
Let’s get our community ready 🗳️
Full release: multco.us/news/news-re...
Hey, East County community - This site received PFA Facilities Funds! 🍎
🔹Learn about the location here: pfa.multco.us/providers/25...
Families can apply for a 2025-2026 PFA seat until January 26, 2026.
🔹Applications can be submitted online at pfa.multco.us/
Text on graphic reads, "'Do you want to learn more about county program, services, and how the county budget works?' 'Do you enjoy working with others to learn and give input?' Apply to Serve on a Multnomah County Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). No budgeting or financial expertise is necessary! Application, resources, support and more available NOW. multco.us/info/join-community-budget-advisory-committee-cbac. For more information contact the Office of Community Involvement at: community.involvement@multco.us"
Join a Multnomah County Budget Advisory Committee! No budgeting or financial expertise required.
Apply and learn more on the CBAC info webpage: multco.us/info/join-co...
Questions? Contact the Office of Community Involvement (OCI) at community.involvement@multco.us
#CommunityInvolvement
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition: To report ICE activity and learn your immigration rights
🔹https://pircoregon.org/
🔹HOTLINE: 1-888-622-1510
Equity Corps of Oregon: To find an immigration lawyer and get legal support
🔹https://equitycorps.org/enroll/
🔹HOTLINE: 1-888-274-7292
Text on graphic reads, "Safer Sandy Survey is live! Weigh in on the future of N.E. Sandy Boulevard between N.E. 230th Avenue and N.E. 201st Avenue by this Friday. Learn more about the project and share your input at: https://multco.us/info/safer-sandy. Deadline: Fri. 10/24/25.
This summer, Multnomah County asked for feedback on how to improve the safety of the corridor on N.E. Sandy Blvd. Share your thoughts the proposed improvements and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
Learn more about the project and take the survey here: multco.us/info/safer-s...
Graphic with rail road, rail light, and bus icons. Text says, "TriMet needs your input! Weigh in on planned bus and MAX service cuts by taking the Service Priorities Survey. Learn more and submit your feedback at: http://trimet.org/servicecuts/. Deadline: Fri. 10/31/25."
🚌TRIMET NEEDS YOUR INPUT ❕
@Trimet.org will begin reducing services in Nov 2025 due to an increasing budget shortfall. Your input is essential for shaping service proposals that will be shared for feedback in Jan/Feb 2026.
Take the Service Priorities Survey by Oct. 31st: trimet.org/servicecuts/
The North entrance of the new library, still under construction. The large concrete door frame is engraved with "East County Library." Benches and tools sit inside the doors with ropes of wire hanging in various places.
The South exterior of the library. Large wood beams support the angular roof. Blue skies fill the backdrop.
The District 4 team and I toured the new East County Library in Gresham last week. We're so excited for the community to have a space to gather, study, create, and connect! Stay tuned for more updates.
#EastMultnomahCounty
#MultnomahCountyLibrary
#PublicLibrary
#CommunitySpace
9/17 is Kleefstra Syndrome Awareness Day💜
The District 4 Office and Multnomah County’s Intellectual and Development Disabilities Services Division sponsored a proclamation to recognize the day. We acknowledge the strength + perseverance of individuals with KS, their families, and community members.
A group picture with Multnomah County Chair Vega Peterson, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, Shante and Aurthur from the Feed 'Em Freedom Foundation and other county staff
Several vegetable beds grow lush in a field
A large grey shed stans before a paved concrete ground
A close-up picture of orange flowers
Sharing pictures from the CROPS grand re-opening last week! Huge shoutout to the Feed 'Em Freedom Foundation and Mudbone Grown for their dedication to sustainable agriculture and for supporting BIPOC farmers in our community🌾
#EastMultnomahCounty
#Agriculture
#FoodJustice
#UrbanFarming
#BIPOCFarms
Text graphic reads, "The application portal for the 2025 Correctional Facilities Community Inspection Program (CFCIP) is now open! Apply now for an opportunity to enhance transparency and oversight of County Jails. To apply and learn more, visit: multco.us/programs/correctional-facilities-community-inspection-program. Deadline: Friday 9/5/2025"
Apply now for an opportunity to enhance transparency and oversight of County jails!
The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 5. Visit the CFCIP website to learn more: multco.us/programs/cor...
Three mayors of East County, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, and UpRiver Village staff smile and stand in front of a ceremonial ribbon, as it's about to be cut by an UpRiver Village staff member.
Last month, I had the lovely opportunity to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of UpRiver Village - a new non-profit organization that serves as a social network for adults 55+ in East County 💚
📰 Read about the ribbon-cutting ceremony here: theoutlookonline.com/2025/07/03/u...
Text on flier reads, "Help shape new public art at East County Library" "Stencil making, fabric weaving, snacks, book and art print raffle and more!" "Free art workshops hosted by artists Ka'ila Farrell-Smith and Paula Champagne" "Wednesday August 13, 2025 4 - 6:30 pm" "Gresham Library - 382 NW Miller Ave Gresham, OR 97030"
EAST COUNTY EVENT! 🎨
Multnomah County Library and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are bringing community-centered artwork to libraries. You can contribute to the art in the library by attending a free, art-making event at Gresham Library on Wed, 8/13 from 4-6:30pm. #EastMultnomahCounty 📖
Multnomah County Board and other employees hold and cut a long green ribbon to signify the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening
Celebrated the opening of the Fernhill Health Center last Friday! 🩺
Thank you to everyone who organized the event and participated in the joyous opening. My gratitude extends to those who made the project happen and those who will be providing care to our community! 💙
#Healthcare
#CommunityHealth
Two tents stand in a grassy field with tall trees in the background. Text reads, "No Place To Grow Old. June 3rd, 6:30pm. Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church. 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland."
EAST COUNTY EVENT! 🎬
Join us on June 3rd at 6:30 pm for a showing of "No Place To Grow Old," a documentary focused on the challenges and stories of adults experiencing homelessness in Portland. Michael Larsen, the film's producer, will be on hand for Q&A.
RSVP here: forms.gle/m3mtEFTvtYHo...
Had a great afternoon visiting the Feed'Em Freedom's Crops Farm in Troutdale! Thank you Shantae and Aurthur for the tour and sharing your passion for fostering resilient food systems by empowering Black agriculturists. 🌱💚
Follow this link to learn more: www.feedemfreedom....
What an honor to join the beautiful celebrations of the Lao New Year! Thank you Tou Meksavanh and Dr. Erik Szeto for inviting me and my Board colleague @juliabrim-edwards.bsky.social 🌟
Greater Portland Inc. is leading the way as the premier economic development agency in Portland. Check out this article about the Top 5 reasons businesses are choosing the Greater Portland area to stay, expand or relocate: www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/n...
#PortlandBusiness #EconomicDevelopment 🏢
Congresswoman Dexter, Commissioner Jones-Dixon, and Commissioner Moyer stand next to each other with their arms crossed in front of them. They pose in a powerful stance, smiling toward a different camera lens to the left.
East County Health Center tour attendees, including staff and elected officials, sit in a conference room around a large table with papers and laptops in front of them.
On Tuesday 3/18 I joined Congresswoman Maxine Dexter and my Board colleague Commissioner Moyer at the East County Health Center to speak with patients and providers about providing access to high quality healthcare to our communities. Grateful to have these opportunities to collaborate!
Commissioner Jones-Dixon stands in the aisle of a church, listening to a local resident voice their thoughts into a microphone. Community meeting attendees fill the rows of seats around them, and a slideshow is projected in the distance. It displays the contact information for the District 4 office. The email address is district4@multco.us and the phone number is (503)988-5213.
Thank you to the residents of Pleasant Home and Cottrell for hosting the District 4 team at the Community Townhall on Monday 3/10 to learn more about the water filtration plant and its impacts on our community.💧
More to come!
Tour attendees stand in front of the Rockwood Community Health Center. Individuals are smiling and wearing business casual attire. A sign on the building reads, "Community Health Center."
Tour attendees stand inside a room at the Department of Community Justice building. They ae forming a semi-circle and looking toward a staff member who is explaining the work of the department.
Tour attendees stand inside the newly renovated Midland Library. A staff member gestures to the libraries features as several rows of books surround the group.
Three tour attendees stand inside the Oak Street Village, smiling and laughing with each other in the sunlight.
On 3/7, alongside my colleagues on the Board, we were guided on a county facilities tour. We visited the Rockwood Community Health Center, Midland Library, the Department of Community Justice, and Oak St Village - which opens today!
Learn more about Oak St Village: www.youtube.com/watch?v=59o3...
ICYMI, on Mon., March 10, the community gathered to celebrate the reopening of the Stark Street Bridge. Speakers included, Multnomah County Project Manager Sara Jeffrey, Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon and East County Community Member Victoria Purvine: bit.ly/3FxyAih
Looking forward to celebrate the reopening of the Stark Street Bridge on Monday, 3/10! See you there at 12:45pm!
The countdown is on! Two days to go to fun, free food, and great people making connections.
The East County Learn Share Do Fair is this Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10am - 2pm at Centennial High School.
All are welcome!
multco.us/events/east-...
Emergency Warming Shelters, Multnomah County. Open Today 8p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13. Full details at multco.us/cold
Emergency Warming Shelters: Cook Plaza: 19421 SE Start. St, Gresham, OR 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13
Hollywood Shelter: 1815 N.E. 43rd Ave., Portland, 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13.
NW 14th Avenue Shelter, 600 N.W. 14th Ave. Portland 8 p.m. Wed, Feb. 12 through 12 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 13
Severe weather shelters will reopen tonight (Wednesday, February 12) at 8 p.m. and remain open until at least noon on Thursday, February 13: multco.us/cold (1/3)
