Longtime Gorge advocate Robert Liberty warns “attacks from development interests and ideologues” could degrade the area forever
Veteran protector: Robert Liberty represented Multnomah County on the Columbia River Gorge Commission for more than a decade. Photo: Columbia River Gorge Commission
By Chuck Thompson. January 13, 2026. In an unexpected move, Robert Liberty, the Multnomah County Appointee to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, has resigned his position on the Columbia River Gorge Commission.
Since becoming a commissioner in 2015, Liberty has served as both chair and vice chair of the organization. In 2023, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners re-appointed him to another four-year term…