PoliticsUpdated: Nov. 12, 2025, 7:01 a.m.|Published: Nov. 12, 2025, 7:00 a.m.
Tamia Deary (left), who heads the community oversight board for Multnomah County’s system of federally qualified health centers, violated county rules on maintaining a professional and respectful workplace, according to records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive.Multnomah County
The controversial chair of the volunteer board directing Oregon’s largest network of federally funded health clinics is facing new bullying complaints, just months after investigators substantiated similar complaints made against her.
A Multnomah County employee filed a formal complaint against Tamia Deary in October, and three board members detailed their own negative experiences with Deary in emails to her and county staff, records show. Another board member cited Deary as the reason for their resignation, a departure that put the powerful community health board even further out of compliance with federal funding requirements and has left the county in danger of losing millions in grant money.
Austin De Dios covers local politics for The Oregonian/OregonLive with a focus on Multnomah County. He is committed to accountability and tracking the impacts of policy on county residents. He previously… more
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