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“This will be a challenging year ahead,” Rogers said. She told commissioners the county must move from an “emergency response” posture toward an “essential system” that prioritizes outcomes and sustainability, and that doing so will require both program rightsizing and a transition fund to smooth reductions.

Assistant Director Jess Larson summarized the financial details and Metro’s forecast: staff said county budgeting that previously assumed a $115,000,000 allocation would need to be adjusted toward roughly $98,000,000 in actual receipts under the updated forecast, and that Metro’s update represents roughly a $51,400,000 downward revision in the regional forecast for the current fiscal year. Larson told the board these forecasts are not actuals but are Metro’s current best estimate and that the county should plan conservatively.

Staff recommended several steps: accelerate immediate ramp‑downs of temporary programs funded at pandemic‑era levels (including a motel voucher program and expanded eviction prevention funding), plan a transition fund to smooth reductions over two to three years, and use a combination of remaining carryforward funds, assigned capital commitments, and a portion of the Tri‑County Regional Investment Fund (RIF) to seed the transition fund. Staff also recommended setting the FY 2025‑26 base budget to Metro’s updated forecast ($100,400,000 was cited in the presentation as the forecasted base) while using a transition fund to avoid abrupt cuts.

Rogers and Larson identified program areas that could be reduced over time to achieve an estimated 15% system reduction: rapid rehousing (noting no current participant would be forced from existing housing), some workforce‑support programs (housing careers), and a reconfigured data‑quality staffing approach (such as not funding one full‑time data position at every provider). Staff estimated reductions from several candidate program adjustments could total roughly $7–9 million; the county would also reduce some internal FTEs through attrition.

Rogers said the county began planning earlier in the year after Q1 financials showed spending pace consistent with depletion of the previously projected base; she told commissioners the county had approximately $96,000,000 in carryforward at the start of the fiscal year but that most of those monies were already committed through board actions. Staff identified roughly $14,000,000 of remaining carryforward, proposed assigning $7,000,000 for two capital items (approximately $5,000,000 for a Beaverton access center and $2,000,000 for land/site preparation for a pod shelter), and suggested the remaining ~ $7.6 million be available for transition uses. Staff also reported an unallocated portion of the Tri‑County RIF equal to Washington County’s share of about $9,800,000 that could be proposed for one‑time transitional support across the three counties.

Commissioners asked for clarifications about timing (whether reductions would be implemented in the current fiscal year or phased into FY 2025‑26), the treatment of current program participants (staff said no household would be removed from existing housing placements), and how the county will meet statutory reporting and data requirements if data‑quality positions are adjusted (staff said reporting obligations remain and they will seek a more efficient, sustainable approach to data quality). Several elected officials emphasized the need to state both fiscal year and program year (staff confirmed FY 2025‑26 corresponds to program year 5).

No formal vote was taken; staff sought direction and said they would return with a budget supplemental and more precise figures. Staff also indicated they would pursue a coordinated request to the Tri‑County planning body and Metro to use unassigned RIF funds for a transitional purpose and would bring a specific budget amendment for board action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Washington County Board of Commissioners PM Work Session - 01/07/25 (Part 2)","oneSentenceSummary","Washington County staff told commissioners Metro’s updated five‑year forecast reduced projected SHS revenues and recommended accelerated program ramp‑downs plus a transition fund to smooth a planned 15% reduction in system capacity.","taxTitle","taxId",2762,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6362670,"County staff recommend reappointment of Rolinger, appointment of Jason Herrings to Fair Board",67,28000,95000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2167474-dd8ba53ef203f8b44d85bd3a1b9f3280&start=28&end=95","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2167474-dd8ba53ef203f8b44d85bd3a1b9f3280/thumbnail_28000.jpg","/articles/6362670/Washington-County/Oregon/County-staff-recommend-reappointment-of-Rolinger-appointment-of-Jason-Herrings-to-Fair-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362670-a4927ac6b7ea9b2445cecceb941654a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154272&Signature=V9MEEFyrj93nuTCXiO1Pk7RVPnjtU4CBW52aL9SyZl5oEwdhrkATSiGQ0SqZI1DdoFECs4swsjxbax6~36tsNumUheOWD2FCl8qQHgarFfDX5t6SZMxiOQF31Ce6gM8UnKdwJSzlVUm4gPF3~IZmlFkdzYz3jo9T2q2rzYfByZ~xO36XGar6nbSgK1P4BnIdZn1zJZAUad226zzWEDGEj7ZVxA~bB0pyVRnUQmtv7flUER4g4OjcZK~cV-AJWaeqRBTXZbrGDURWeCggSJc6ZwgK5hkYoE0ZYS9haSCBbY7seicc2qRyS0KxSTPEPQhK7pzpKRLbzvzKJwjCMGu6UA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leah Perkins Hegley, venue manager for Westside Commons and fair manager to the Washington County Fair Board, told the Board of Commissioners that the Fair Board had three candidates for two open seats and recommended reappointing incumbent Bob Rolinger and appointing newcomer Jason Herrings.

Hegley said Rolinger and Mitch Nussbaum were both interested in returning and described Herrings as “a good fit” who, with his family, has been a longtime volunteer with the Washington County Fair and 4‑H. She identified the staff and Fair Board leadership recommendation as reappointment for Rolinger and appointment of Herrings.

Chair Harrington and at least one commissioner signaled support; the item was noted to return for formal action at the board’s Jan. 28 meeting. No vote or final appointment occurred at the session where the recommendation was presented.

The matter will appear on the board agenda for action on Jan. 28, per staff; any final appointments will be recorded then in the official minutes.","Washington County staff told commissioners they plan to forward a recommendation to reappoint incumbent Bob Rolinger and to appoint Jason Herrings to the county Fair Board; formal action is scheduled for Jan. 28.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6362659,"Washington County reports early growth in Measure 110 deflection program; staff seek funding and legislative clarity",363,3621000,3984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2167474-dd8ba53ef203f8b44d85bd3a1b9f3280&start=3621&end=3984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2167474-dd8ba53ef203f8b44d85bd3a1b9f3280/thumbnail_3621000.jpg","/articles/6362659/Washington-County/Oregon/Washington-County-reports-early-growth-in-Measure-110-deflection-program-staff-seek-funding-and-legislative-clarity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362659-8e20d43537d97a940bf329572f795e6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154272&Signature=E-TTtzliQXyNZBcsfQkw3vIQC2MSYdnY79xsqHCkqnmOP2nnfC6HmbrKvrxK1yFu5fGO1fwabAW1OuqTTjrRnNiQKCppxtPjRiFgO0iYJuL0vQZqoVwPnL~SPJj3bE-wXsz6RhaPvjsBwacA6BoNda1j-PsB2QqmB3nJCXb~tw2GjwxSaTySP5OWSv5vfXUha03edmY18CGq-WMcWGqHcirnAADb0SOCadrFBk6PW1RtOr1ODYclR~7T6odbnKOKrTFN29r5BHakdrXawLX69-hW0RwJiF96aHmUFFQhwlXY15PhrHEU8EvHkqKuyCsJkrjm0T4z6BYFewjbno9qhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marnie Kyle (one of the assistant county administrators) and Danielle (program lead) presented an update on Washington County’s deflection program, established under Measure 110 reforms. They described program eligibility, partnerships, staffing and early outcomes.

“We now have 31 active participants in our program,” Danielle said, reporting growth since launch and noting roughly 80% of those otherwise eligible have prior criminal justice involvement. The county expanded eligibility in January to include additional possession charges (PCSA) that capture larger quantities of controlled substances while remaining misdemeanor charges.

Staff described operational accomplishments and limits: the program now has 20 formal partnership MOUs with providers (12 of which provide peer‑delivered services), two peer‑support contracts and flexible‑funds contracts to support immediate needs (phones, flexible funding). Staffing includes three funded FTEs (including a 0.8 FTE lieutenant from the sheriff’s office and a District Attorney legal specialist position in recruitment) with three additional hires pending. Staff also said they will create a stand‑alone county fund for deflection to simplify multi‑department billing and accounting.

Presenters and commissioners raised two operational problems for state policymakers: high failure‑to‑appear (FTA) rates that prevent eligible people from entering deflection because they cannot be contacted or miss scheduled court dates, and the fact that many historically prosecuted cases (older convictions) may render people ineligible under narrow eligibility rules even if they would now qualify under reformed law. Commissioners asked staff to provide comparative data across other larger counties and to supply material the county’s government relations team can use in the upcoming legislative session to request funding or statutory fixes.

Staff characterized the program as intentionally small, equitable and scalable: they said they preferred a smaller, functional program that can be expanded rather than a large program that collapses under administrative burden. No board vote was taken; staff sought continued direction and pledged to provide more data for legislative advocacy and to return with updates.","County staff described a recently launched deflection program operating under Measure 110 reforms: 31 active participants, 20 MOU partner providers, a new standalone fund, and staffing in place; staff recommended legislative and funding support to expand eligibility and reduce failure‑to‑appear rates.","actionData","errors"]

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