Brim-Edwards Enters Race for Multnomah County Chair
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-23T07:03:06.265Z
politics
Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards announced her candidacy for county chair on February 9, 2026, joining one other candidate vying for the open seat. Brim-Edwards is focusing her...
Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards announced her candidacy for county chair on February 9, 2026, joining one other candidate vying for the open seat. Brim-Edwards is focusing her campaign on the need for stronger leadership to address crises such as homelessness and public safety. District Two Commissioner Shannon Singleton announced her candidacy on February 2, according to OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) [1][2].
The race for county chair is open because incumbent Chair Jessica V
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