Chair Gregor Peterson said he will propose a two‑year delay to the scheduled 0.8% Preschool for All tax increase, citing updated demographic forecasts and a true cost‑of‑care study; budget office modeling shows a two‑year delay with updated seat costs still leaves positive fund balances in the scenarios presented, while more adverse assumptions could push balances below zero.

County staff told the Board of Commissioners that Preschool for All’s community‑designed plan is in early implementation, that updated population modeling could reduce the number of additional seats needed by about 3,600, and that staff have allocated thousands of new and converted seats for FY27 while continuing to refine inclusion supports and rate‑setting work.

Board discusses potential indexing changes to Preschool for All program while seeking community feedback.

Portland's tax administrators outline implementation plans for Preschool for All tax code changes.

County commissioners discuss indexing income thresholds for Preschool for All tax starting 2026.