Economic Development
State of Oregon
Increase IDA Access and establish Black Economic Advancement Fund (IDA)
Increase IDA Access and establish Black Economic Advancement Fund (IDA), built on the foundation of reparations for Oregon specific atrocities that banned the acquisition of property, redlining, and restrictive covenants. From the State, “There are a number of proposed changes regarding IDA's and this should be added to the discussion for the 2021 session.”
Prognosis: In discussion
Timeline: Fiscal Year 2021 - 2023 Budget, 2021 Legislative Session
Legislative Lead: Governor Brown and Oregon Housing & Community Services
Metro Regional Government
Invest in wealth building opportunities for Black families
Invest in wealth building opportunities for Black families through the Black United Fund and land liquidation during transportation projects. From Metro, “Interested and need more information to flesh this idea out.”
Prognosis: In discussion
Timeline: 30 - 90 days
Legislative Lead: Councilor Juan-Carlos Gonzales
Mandate minimums on consultant contracting
Mandate minimums on consultant contracting opportunities for communities of color. From Metro, “Great idea-in discussions as pilot with Parks and Nature Bond implementation planning.”
Prognosis: In discussion
Timeline: 30 - 90 days
Legislative Lead: Councilor Juan-Carlos Gonzales
Multnomah County
Public Benefits programs on all publicly funded or subsidized projects should include First Source hiring
Public Benefits programs on all publicly funded or subsidized projects should include First Source hiring, and jobs on publicly funded projects must meet “high road” standards and provide a living wage. From Multnomah County, “County would like to continue our work with NAMC and other partners to build project agreements that result in jobs for people of color and minority owned businesses. The County is part of C2P2 and will continue to work at that table to find regional solutions to building a diverse construction workforce. We will work with NAMC to flesh out more details on "high roads standards" to better understand the difference between those and other workforce agreement contract language. All jobs on Multco projects currently provide BOLI wages (living wages).”
Prognosis: In discussion
Timeline: Unknown
Legislative Lead: Chair Deborah Kafoury (Liz Smith Currie)
Clackamas County
Public Benefits programs on all publicly funded or subsidized projects should include First Source hiring
Public Benefits programs on all publicly funded or subsidized projects should include First Source hiring, and jobs on publicly funded projects must meet “high road” standards and provide a living wage. From Clackamas County, “Board of Commissioners scheduled briefing and discussion.”
Prognosis: In discussion
Timeline: Unknown
Legislative Lead: Unassigned