"I think I've been able to get a lot of things done in my role as commissioner for District 2-I've also focused a lot on some district-specific things. As chair, I'd have the ability to do some of the de-siloing work I think needs to happen."
"Providing leadership and effective management from the chair's role is going to be the best way, I think, to drive change, get the county back on the right track, [and] improve accountability and transparency."
The race for Multnomah County Board of Commissioners chair has officially begun following Jessica Vega Pederson's departure. Commissioner Shannon Singleton, elected in 2024 to represent North and Northeast Portland, declared her candidacy first, followed by fellow Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards. Both candidates emphasize executive leadership as essential for driving county-wide change and improving accountability. Singleton highlights her ability to break down departmental silos, while Brim-Edwards, a former Nike executive and Portland Public Schools board member, stresses effective management and transparency. Former Commissioner Sharon Meieran, who previously lost to Vega Pederson, is reportedly considering entering the race. The next chair will likely face significant budget constraints requiring departmental cuts.
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