Question 7: the most crucial issues portland must deal with

I highlight that the most critical issue facing Portland is mental healthcare and addiction services. Oregon consistently ranks among the worst in the nation for providing these essential services. While this is primarily a county responsibility, Portland can’t truly heal or improve without significant progress in this area. Multnomah County must step up its efforts, and as mayor, I am committed to ensuring that the city and county work together efficiently and seamlessly to address this core function of human and social services.