Multnomah County Chair announces plan to get homeless people directly into housing

Jessica Vega Pederson is promoting a plan she believes will help move people off the streets in a more humane and successful way.

PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s hard to deny that downtown Portland has been through a lot the past few years. And part of what has caused a spike in concern about crime and safety is the desperation that comes with an ever-present homeless population.

As the city and county grapple with finding the right combination of solutions, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced a plan that takes the time to get people into the right type of housing before clearing camping areas permanently.

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