Shannon’s has a track record of strong executive leadership
Focus on what works
Commissioner Singleton was elected in November of 2024 to the Multnomah County Commission representing District 2, North and Northeast Portland. From day one, Singleton has successfully pushed for necessary reforms across Multnomah County:
Transparency and accountability: Shannon coauthored the County's first disclosure requirements for lobbyists.
Saving taxpayers millions: Pushed for more effective use of taxpayers' dollars by introducing reforms to the Multnomah County Deflection Centerthat would save money, connect addiction, housing, and behavioral health services, and drive outcomes.
Investing in core services: Realigned county funds to invest in core services that end homelessness, like shelter, outreach, and housing.
Reducing duplication of services: Increased efficiency and improved oversight of Multnomah County’s Homeless Services Department focused on reducing service duplication and improving outcomes.
Accountable to the community: Shannon fought for better community and neighborhood engagement before homeless shelters opened and libraries closed for construction.
A better Preschool for All: She fought for sustainability and accountability for Preschool For Alland continued to drive continuous improvement to deliver preschool for thousands of children countywide.
Expanded services for East Multnomah County: Increased services in East Multnomah County, including voter outreach and education, housing inspections, and public health.
Strengthening our safety net: Strengthened protections and funded safety net supports and protections in response to changes in immigration policies and increased ICE overreach and violence in our community.
“In my first week as Commissioner, I learned that kids in St Johns couldn’t do their homework because the library closed for construction, so I started making calls and pushing,” Singleton said. “A month later, county library management moved and started mobile library services while working to open a temporary location with computers, printers, and books. I’m practical, but I’m not patient. And when something’s not working, I bring people together to fix it.”
– Shannon Singleton
An experienced executive
Before she ran for public office, Singleton held executive leadership roles at JOIN, a Portland non-profit that moves people rapidly from the street into housing, Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s office, and in the private sector on transportation and community infrastructure projects throughout the Portland region.