Brim-Edwards Enters Race for Multnomah County Chair, Citing Homelessness Crisis
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-26T12:02:46.361Z
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Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards is running for County Chair, saying the county faces significant management and homelessness challenges. She is the second candidate to enter the...
Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards is running for County Chair, saying the county faces significant management and homelessness challenges. She is the second candidate to enter the race, according to KATU, following District Two Commissioner Shannon Singleton, who announced her candidacy on February 2. The election is scheduled for November 2026.
Brim-Edwards, who joined the Multnomah County Commission in 2023, is prioritizing reducing unsheltered homelessness, expanding shelter ca
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