Multnomah County chair tells departments to prepare for major budget cuts

In a letter to county directors and commissioners this week, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson advised them to get ready for severe belt-tightening in anticipation of upcoming budget cuts.

Departments were instructed by Vega Pederson to submit three reduction packages detailing possible funding cutbacks of 8%, 10%, or 12%.

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