Oregon’s Senate District 17 Awaits New Representative as Washington and Multnomah Counties Prepare to Appoint Successor

In the wake of Sen. Elizabeth Steiner’s resignation from the Oregon Legislature, local governance is stepping in to fill the void. The joint session of Washington and Multnomah county commissioners, tasked with appointing a new representative for Senate District 17, is set to take place tomorrow at 6 p.m., as reported by

Multnomah County

. It’s a process dictated by Oregon law, which mandates that legislative vacancies must be filled by county officials within the affected district.

Steiner’s departure, which occurred on November 6, has activated a replacement mechanism that involves interviewing candidates for the soon-to-be-open senate seat, and though the reasons for her resignation have not been publicly disclosed the duty of appointment falls squarely upon the shoulders of these local commissioners. Their decision will likely reverberate through the political landscape of both counties. According to

Multnomah County’s official announcement

, the session will be viewable to the public, offering a transparent glimpse into the democratic process.

Interested attendees can witness the proceedings in person or through the counties’ shared live stream, providing an opportunity for civic engagement and a lesson in local governance. Details on the meeting location and how to access the livestream are available on the respective

county websites

.

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