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Can Multnomah County boost the sluggish economy? Commissioners seek ideas
Can Multnomah County boost the sluggish economy? Commissioners seek ideas
Can Multnomah County boost the sluggish economy? Commissioners seek ideas

Published on: 04/01/2026

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The county, largely focused on social services, is weighing how it could help Portland’s economy bounce back.

For decades, Multnomah County has taken a backseat to the city of Portland on economic policy, due in large part to a 1980s resolution under which it ceded the levers of influence on the local economy to the city government.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/multnomah-county-typically-takes-a-backseat-on-economic-issues-leaders-want-to-change-that.html

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