https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/01/i-am-a-little-bit-sticker-shocked-multnomah-county-animal-shelter-rebuild-estimates-jump-in-cost.html

(wtf, #portland #pdx? we are literally swimming in unused retail and commercial space in the most pet-services needy area of the county, but screw that, lets's build new, in a horrible, inaccessible location!)

They estimated in September that a new animal shelter could cost anywhere between $60 to $65 million if built in 2028. The new range is $62 million to $85 million for the same timeframe, officials said.

#multco

"#multco Board of Commissioners will consider new policy to require companies storing liquid fuels and hazardous materials to provide financial guarantees that they will cover the costs in the event of a large spill or release."

https://bird.makeup/users/ecosozialismus/statuses/1853489246730129523

how many #therapydogs does it take to make up for missing #publicdefenders?

#pdx #portland #multco

New Holgate library location opens to great fanfare in Southeast Portland - OPB
https://www.opb.org/article/2024/07/14/new-holgate-library-opening/

“This building was designed through extensive community engagement,” said Annie Lewis, interim director of Multnomah County Libraries.

Your FPNA helped with those community connections and engagement. So excited for the new library and how it reflects our neighborhood values!

#Multco #FoPo #FosterPowell #PDX #Portland

"criminalizing people for poverty, illness, & disability does not make our city safer.

#Portland & #multco funding for homeless services should go toward housing & wraparound services. We should not be directing tax dollars to the criminalization of the people in our community who are most in need of support.

...save the date for a public hearing on Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. We and other housing advocates will be arguing against wasting anti-homelessness dollars..."

https://mailchi.mp/b6a7eac433ff/board-results-ie4a-ride-member-hh-deets-inside-16903827