As chair of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, I take much responsibility for what happens with the county, its residents and its employees. The governor’s most recent COVID related mandates drew my attention because of their potential impacts on...
12 June 2021
A Community-Wide Effort results in Clackamas County moving to ‘Lower Risk’
Published in Pamplin MediaGroup - EstacadaNews "This is great news for our Clackamas County residents and businesses. I'd like to express my thanks to our local business community and residents for their sacrifices as they worked to reduce the spread...
28 April 2021
Tootie Smith demands Gov Brown return public health authority back to the counties where it is mandated by Oregon constitution.
The Governor’s new lockdowns are unacceptable. Her plans for over the last year have been an abject failure, driving businesses to bankruptcy, people to unemployment lines and harming the mental health of adults and children alike. Its time for new...
23 November 2020
Tootie Smith Boldly Defends Clackamas County Against Oregon COVID-19 Measures on National Stage
Published on OregonLive.com Tootie Smith, Clackamas County's Commissioner, asserts her stance against Oregon's COVID-19 restrictions during her appearance on Fox News. Despite Governor Kate Brown's orders, Smith remains resolute in her decision to host a Thanksgiving gathering. Read the full...
8 May 2020
Tootie Smith’s plan to Re-Open Clackamas County
Summary of a Draft to Re-Open Clackamas County Combatting CoVid-19 By Tootie Smith May 7, 2020 Download PDF of full report here Combatting CoVid-19 in its tracks and returning society to normal is as important as caring for the people...
