Commissioner Susheela Jayapal

Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2, North & Northeast Portland. Served from Jan. 2019 - Nov. 2023

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

This morning I resigned from the Board of County Commissioners. It has been an absolute honor & privilege to serve these past 5 years.

Learn more: https://t.co/kAmQ2z8LHC

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

The County will announce the process for election of the next District 2 Commissioner.

I look forward to continuing to serve and work with you for years to come, in a new capacity.

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

This morning I resigned from the Board of County Commissioners. It has been an absolute honor & privilege to serve these past 5 years.

Learn more: https://t.co/kAmQ2z8LHC

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

District 2 will be in good hands with interim Commissioner Jesse Beason. Jesse is an outstanding community leader and advocate; he understands the issues that are at our forefront, and I’m confident that he’ll help move them forward.

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

@donnalc @multco Thank you!

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

The @multco Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) is seeking applications for 3 community representatives with a passion for criminal justice reform to serve a 2 year term. Applications are due by Nov 10. Learn more & apply at the link below!

https://t.co/74eQUVcP4a

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Multnomah County operates a Bias Response Hotline where trauma-informed operators are standing by 9am - 5pm on weekdays. You can leave a message after hours and you will receive a return call.

Interpreters are available in over 240 languages. Call 1-844-924-BIAS (2427).

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

I was born in India and came to the U.S. when I was 16 to go to college. I have lived in Portland for almost 30 years. I am Indian. I am Oregonian. I am home. #IamAANHPI

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

There has been a sharp increase in violence and hatred over the last few years. If you've experienced acts of bias or hate, you are not alone. It can be hard to come forward, but there are people who can help. The more we stand up and speak out, the stronger we ALL are.

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Thursday was a wonderful afternoon in Cully as we opened the @PortlandCC Opportunity Center that combines workforce training with social support services. The pandemic was hard on healthcare workers, & it its vital we do more to encourage & support people entering those careers.

[KOIN News @KOINNews]

There’s a new partnership in Multnomah County to tackle the ongoing housing insecurity crisis.
https://t.co/KNc0woCkmw

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Glad to see this new partnership with Housing Connector @Connector_PNW come to fruition to improve housing coordination efficiency, increase available housing inventory, and connect people currently experiencing homelessness to long term housing.

https://t.co/db9VYOwXSS

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week reminds us lead poisoning is preventable. Kids under 6 and pregnant people are most at risk. Join us 10/28, 10am-1pm, at the Historic Kenton Firehouse to learn more on how to protect your family. https://t.co/OxMKjphBPb #NLPPW2023 #leadfreekids

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Economic justice is about giving every person the resources they need to live stable, productive lives. That will ultimately be what has the biggest impact on reducing domestic violence. That also includes just wages for workers in our social service systems, including DV system.

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Last night I was incredibly honored to receive the @BradleyAngle lifetime achievement award - particularly given that this was a room full of people who have spent their lives - whether as survivors or providers - working to address domestic violence. You deserve this award.

[Commissioner Susheela Jayapal @Multco_Jayapal]

Poverty and economic instability increase the risk of violence & abuse, and can trap people in abusive situations. We have to get to economic justice for all who still sit on the margins of our economic system.

[NAYA Family Center @NAYAFam]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Join us in supporting survivors by standing in solidarity with them. Stronghearts Native Helpline provides non-judgmental & culturally-specific support. Reach out to 1-844-7NATIVE or chat with an advocate at https://t.co/NqosQwoiAv.