Walked over to my local library to return a very good book, Kory Stamper's True Color, and place my ballot into the secure drop box* on the counter. I could have also just used the outside Book Return slot for both but that's more work for the staff.
*I think it was #5 of 7. If it had been seven of nine would my ballot have been assimilated? #Oregon #Multnomah
Today, I helped present to the Multnomah County Commissioners an annual update for our new library construction and remodel projects. I sit on the Library Bond Oversight Committee and this was our FY25 annual report.
I covered DEI, mainly in the trade workers that are building our libraries. I was happy to report on progress bringing diversity into our skilled workforce.
(My bit starts at 2:11:05.)
Hey Gresham, OR ... there's an opening date for your new library! The incredible, new East County Library is scheduled to open May 16.
https://multcolib.org/articles/east-county-library-opens-may-16-heres-what-look-forward
I wish municipalities would stop making #VisionZero goals they will never meet and just focus on murdering less people with cars than the decade before.
ICE posing as utility workers to detain immigrants, Gresham lawmaker warns
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/08/ice-utility-workers-gresham-oregon/
Immigrant Rights Groups Allege #Multnomah County Jail is Violating Sanctuary Laws
*A lawsuit claims the US Marshals Service is using local jails to hold detainees for immigration enforcement. by Abe Asher A group of immigrants rights organizations are suing Multnomah County, claiming the county and its sheriff's office are violating Oregon's sanctuary state law. . The suit, filed in circuit court earlier this month, claims that Multnomah County is unlawfully agreeing to hold individuals detained by the U.S. Ma ...*
A group of immigrants rights organizations are suing Multnomah County, claiming the county and its sheriffβs office are violating Oregonβs sanctuary state law. The suit, filed in circuit court earlier this month, claims that Multnomah County is unlawfully agreeing to hold individuals detained by the U.S. Marshals Service for violations of federal immigration law even after they have posted bail or a judge has ordered their release. In one case, the organizations filing the suit...
#Oregon - At least 372 people died while experiencing #homelessness in #Multnomah County last year
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/19/homelessness-portland-oregon-mulnomah-county-deaths-housing/
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