Public Appeal Hearings - September 23, 2026

When

Ср., Сен.. 23, 2026
10:30 am –– 3:00 pm

Where

Event description

Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or PDD Classification.

Hearing Details

HEARINGS OFFICER: Mary Pool

LOCATION: The hearings will be held virtually

  • Public appeal hearings are open to the public to attend in person. Local recordings are also made for public records, but are no longer broadcast live.
  • Hearings may include case evidence that may be graphic or disturbing in nature.

10:30 am

  •  Bernal, Kelly (102830)

Witnesses:

  • Ross Ponder
  • Nicole Hagen

 

How to Join

Join the meeting online

  • Meeting number: 2664 138 6824
  • Password: DXhCRCrq598
Join by video system
Join by phone
  • +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
  • Access code: 2664 138 6824

1:00 pm

  •  Wheeler, Katherine (102901, 102902, 102903, 102904, 102905, 102906, 102907, 102908, 102909)

Witnesses:

  • Ofc. Mark Kingma
  • ACO Brian Wammack 

 

How to Join

Join the meeting online

  • Meeting number: 2660 493 198
  • Password: izHyeGvU949
Join by video system
Join by phone
  • +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
  • Access code: 2660 493 1988

About Public Appeal Hearings

Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Animal Classifications.

Defendants or counsel can provide the names and e-mail addresses of witnesses to appear, or any guests to attend the hearing in support of the defendant to Nicole Hagen (Nicole.Hagen@multco.us), and an invitation to the in-person or virtual hearing will be provided by e-mail. 

Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing for your case may result in forfeiture of any right to any further appeal for the related violation or determination.

Hearings are open for public attendance.

Hearing Days & Times

  • Public Appeal Hearings are normally held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 pm (as needed)

Rules of Conduct for Public Appeal Hearings

  • No recording of the hearing by any unauthorized persons.
  • Participants and witnesses must remain on mute (if virtual), or silent unless they are testifying, questioning witnesses or answering questions.
  • Only one person shall speak at a time.
  • No profanity or abusive behavior will be tolerated.
  • Inspection of personal items may occur upon entry to the hearings room
  • No large bags, backpacks, or purses will be allowed into the hearings room
  • No weapons of any kind
  • Cell phones must be muted
  • No pets are allowed
  • The Hearing’s Office reserves the right to remove any individual from the hearing

To submit evidence for hearings

  • E-mail photos, documents, or other relevant files to Nicole Hagen at Nicole.Hagen@multco.us 
  • Reference the case number in the e-mail subject line and body
  • Evidence must be submitted by 5 pm on the day before the hearing. All evidence will be distributed by e-mail on the day of the hearing to:
    • The hearings officer
    • The defendant and their legal counsel
    • The county representative
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Public Appeal Hearings

Multnomah County Ordinance provides that Animal shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Animal Classification.
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