Meghan Moyer

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Multnomah County Commissioner District 1 https://multco.us/elected/meghan-moyer https://pfa.multco.us/

Right Sizing the County Moda Deal MultCo is having its 1st vote on Moda funding and Commissioner Brim-Edwards and myself are bringing 9 amendments. Here’s what’s happening and what my goals are.
A Fair Blazer Deal I love the Blazers and I want to vote yes to help keep them in Portland. But Multnomah County needs a fair deal — not a blank check. Follow the MultCo Moda Center meeting this Thursday. Visit the link in caption to read my amendments that get Multnomah County to a fair Moda Center deal.
Multnomah County monitoring air quality next to the ICE facility Households living next to the ICE facility experience severe health impacts caused by use of chemical munitions. As a result, they: • Need medical care • Are unable to work • Are unable to pay rent This is not acceptable. While the County is limited in how we can restrict the federal government, we can and are collecting air quality data. Data will become and remain available to everyone in June, including those seeking recourse against the federal government.
State policy contributes to mentally ill Oregonians falling into homelessness, Multnomah County says A letter from five county commissioners urges state officials to change what they described as a discriminatory policy I am working to build out the County’s ability to assist Oregonians experiencing mental illness and homelessness but need the State to allow us to access the programs only it can provide: long-term services and supports. Oregon has one of the lowest rates of access to mental health treatment in the country. (Getty Images)
ICE Banned from County Property Today, the Board passed my Sanctuary County amendment that extends the County’s ban on ICE presence to all County facilities, including parking lots. ICE has no place in Multnomah County. The dangerous and deadly actions by ICE are a threat to our community.
PFA Signs Available for All Want a Preschool For All sign? Ask the front desk at the Multnomah Building! Lawn stakes available. Address: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Keeping PFA full day options universally available regardless of income maximizes economic impact and accessibility for all families.
Let all families choose up to 10 hours of free preschool Free, expanded-day preschool increases parent earnings by 22%. While means-testing seems straightforward, it ironically makes PFA harder to access for our lowest income families. All families struggle to afford preschool or make enough to pay the PFA tax. Everyone should be offered full PFA.
The Board heard from Preschool and Early Learning (PEL) staff that PFA means-testing and limiting access to 10-hour days will not save money and will hurt low-income families. In addition, the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) considered but declined to recommend this policy for the same reasons. They also noted that PFA taxpayers would not receive the full day PFA benefit for their own children.
PFA means-testing and cost sharing: The juice is not worth the squeeze Means-testing Preschool For All (PFA) and limiting access to full day preschool will hurt low income families and reduce economic benefit.
BACKGROUND: MULTNOMAH SANCTUARY FUND In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of groups impacted by immigration policy changes and federal immigration enforcement activities. The program prioritizes equitable distribution across diverse linguistic, ethnic and cultural communities, especially those that have not recently received similar emergency government funding.
Commissioner Moyer holding a portrait of herself, with a nametag in the corner that says "Erika."
Multnomah County’s deflection program is fragmented. As a result, it is harder than needed to deflect someone from jail to gaining stability and housing. Streamlining and organizing our deflection program will save the County money and help more people off the streets. Here’s my plan to do that:
Reforming our Deflection System My plan to organize and streamline deflection operations.
We’re building the best free preschool program in the nation. Tomorrow I will be leading conversations about 2 topics that will help the County continue to improve PFA. Here’s what we will be talking about:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Deflection Town Hall. Wednesday, January 14. 5:15 - 6:30pm. Central Library, Community Room 1A
Yesterday I voted to extend an emergency declaration to mitigate harm caused by ICE activity. Only hours later, ICE agents shot 2 Portlanders. As of the last update I received, both Portlanders are alive. This is more than we can say about Renee Good, shot and killed by ICE only 1 day earlier in Minnesota. ICE is making our community more dangerous. ICE is bringing violence into our neighborhoods. I am proud to vote for Multnomah County’s emergency declaration and to strengthen our sanctuary county status. But there is more work to do. I will not stand by while ICE recklessly endangers Multnomah County residents. I stand with and encourage every Portlander to peacefully protest against the cruelty ICE brings to our community. ICE needs to get out of Multnomah County.
In its first year of operation, less than 2 people per day were referred to our deflection program. Deflection is underused and weshould change that. This is my plan to expand our deflection program so that we can help more people permanently exit homelessness.
Reforming our Deflection System. My plan to expand deflection eligibility and capacity
The Trump administration is threatening to freeze childcare funding. This is on top of state cuts to preschool programs! Multnomah County’s free Preschool for All is addressing affordability for families as our state and federal governments abandon children.
Multnomah County began its deflection work with the best intentions: to deflect people away from jail and onto a pathway that ends with being sober, stable, and housed. But, a year in, it is clear that we need to significantly redesign our approach. Current deflection outcomes do not justify the level of money expended or meet our public safety needs.
It’s Time to Reform our Deflection System Here’s my plan to do it.
Multnomah County Strengthens its SanctuaryStatus and Commitment. Today I voted to strengthenMultnomah County’s sanctuarystatus and commitment. Here’s what that means.
A poster with a picture of Commissioner Moyer, the BOLD Coffee and Books logo, and a graphic of 3 people sitting around a table drinking coffee. "[BOLD Coffee and Books] Presents Coffee Talk with Commissioner Moyer Fri., Dec. 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m."
"I wanted to send out a belated Thanksgiving message in response to the President’s unwanted, late-night Thanksgiving tweet. I want to express my unwavering support for the Somali community in my district. It is my great honor to represent a sizable Somali immigrant population. I wish to take this moment to counter the message of our President and express my joy that Somali immigrants have chosen Portland, Oregon as home. I’m thrilled my children go to school with your children. Thank you for your commitment to our community and our partnership in working to improve the lives of our children. I have had the great opportunity to get to know this community and I look forward to building our relationship deeper."
"Joyful Noise CDC - Downtown 333 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204" A picture of children drawing on a table. The Multnomah County Preschool for All logo.
Commissioner Moyer and members of Friends of Couch Park posing for a photo.
"Transgender Day of Remembrance. November 20, 2025. Honoring those we have lost." Background: The colors of the transgender flag as a gradient.
A poster saying: Know Your Rights Training What to do in encounters with ICE or law enforcement. Sat, Nov 22 | 11am Clinton St Theater Free Admission | All are welcome RSVP Recommended Oregon Justice Resource Center | ojrc.info/kyr
Sellwood-Moreland Library Reopens Today! The reopened library has an improved layout, new furniture, and upgraded technology.
Oregonians will receive full November SNAP benefits today. You can check your EBT balance by: Logging into your EBT account Calling 888-997-4447 (toll free)
"This is the first action of what I hope to be the County’s greater response in addressing the humanitarian crisis thrust upon our community by the Trump administration. Nobody should go hungry in the richest nation in the world. We must come together as a community to be there for each other. I’m committed to the County doing all it can to help as many people as possible."
A map of new Preschool for All providers: Royal Owl Academy II, Multitude of Mercies Foundation, Chaku Kumtuks Illahee, IRCO Early Beginnings Glisan Landing, Holly Farm Play School Lewis, Richmond Learning Academy, Columbia Gorge Montessori.
I am proud to have led the County Commission in voting on an emergency resolution to help our community facing an unprecedented loss of food assistance (SNAP), the destabilizing impacts of other federal funding reductions, and the threatening federal presence in Multnomah County. The emergency resolution deploys county resources and directs a coordinated local response. This evolving situation requires the Multnomah County Commissioners’ guidance. I am committed to standing up to the cruelty of the Trump Administration.
The main entrance of the current NW Library.
Commissioner Moyer with Brianna Bragg, posing for a picture.
Are you curious about how the Multnomah County budget process works? Are you excited to contribute to community input on county department budgets? f you have time, interest, curiosity, and commitment to collaboration - apply to join a Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)! No budgeting or financial expertise necessary! Positions open until filled - apply today! Application, resources, support and more available at: tinyurl.com/CBAC-Apply Images of Multnomah County logo and CBAC member testimony.