Background
On November 3, 2020, Multnomah County voters overwhelmingly said yes to libraries, approving Measure 26-211 to expand and modernize library spaces. With the passage of the library bond, voters also approved forming an oversight committee to keep the library accountable and transparent in its use of bond funds.
The Bond Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review progress on Measure 26-211 (including financial metrics), and reports annually to our community and to the Board of County Commissioners (who also serve as the Library District Board) with feedback on performance toward bond goals.
Committee Annual Report Ending Fiscal Year 2023
Membership
Current Members
Ana Brophy
Maralea Lutino
Nicole Pexton
Randall Edwards
Rosie McGown
The Bond Oversight Committee is composed of 8-12 community members appointed by the Library District Board.
The Bond Oversight Committee is currently seeking new members who live or work in Multnomah County, with experience, skills, and knowledge in:
- building design, architecture, engineering;
- construction and/or construction financing;
- public contracting, finance, and/or auditing;
- business equity, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, or Emerging Small Business (MWESB) opportunities in public works;
- sustainability;
- civic infrastructure or public works;
- and/or general business
Members do not represent any specific organization, jurisdiction or other entity.
Committee member commitments
- Attend quarterly meetings (meetings are two hours, and hybrid) and monitor the progress of bond projects related to voter-approved scope of work, schedule, and expenditures
- Spend an additional one to two hours preparing for meetings
- Contribute to development of a public report presented annually to the Library District Board
- Serve a two-year term through the completion of the current bond program
- Comply with applicable County personnel rules and State of Oregon ethics laws
To read more about the committee's role and operations, please review its charter.
How to apply
Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday 2/28/2025 and new members will begin their terms in March.
A PDF application is also available, and can be submitted via email to maddelynh@multcolib.org or via mail to Library Director’s Office, 221 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230.
To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the library at maddelynh@multcolib.org or 503-988-5403.
Upcoming meetings
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Past Meetings
Monday, December 9, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Midland Library & Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda
Monday, October 28, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda
Monday, July 29, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting at Holgate Library and via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, April 29, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, January 29, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting at Library Operations Center and via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, October 23, 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, July 24, 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, April 24, 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, January 30, 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, October 24, 2022
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, July 25, 2022
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, April 25, 2022
4:00-6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, January 24, 2022
5:00-7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet - See Agenda for details
Agenda | Minutes
Monday, November 15, 2021
5:30-7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet - See Agenda for details
Agenda | Minutes
Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to attend committee meetings.
Public comments may be shared orally, or in writing, and are limited to 3 minutes or less per person during the time reserved for public comment on the agenda. To provide public comment orally, please sign up ahead of time by sending an email that includes your name and the topic of your comment to libraryspaces@multcolib.org by noon on the day of the meeting. If you wish to submit a written comment, please also include your comment in the email.
For more guidance, see Tips for Successful Public Testimony.
Contact
Email us
503-988-5403