Fengate-Led Consortium Hits Construction Milestone in Clackamas Courthouse Project
18 December 2023
Fengate-Led Consortium Hits Construction Milestone in Clackamas Courthouse Project
Published on finance.yahoo.com CPP has successfully topped off the Clackamas County Courthouse Replacement Project, adhering to the schedule. Under the leadership of Fengate Asset Management, the project remains on track for completion in May 2025. Read the full article here...
27 November 2023
We can stop tolling permanently!
Plans are underway to toll the essential freeways we rely on every day in Clackamas County for our transportation needs, but we can stop it! Some people might not know this, but the Portland metropolitan area is already under study...
13 November 2023
Just Say No to Measure 110
It’s well past time to admit the obvious: Measure 110, which decriminalized extremely dangerous drugs, has been a disaster. Presented to voters as the “Drug Addiction and Recovery Act,” this ill-conceived measure is actively destroying the quality of life for...
16 October 2023
Empowering Oregon Voters: Petition Seeks Decision on I-205, I-5 Tolling
Published on KATU ABC 2 A petition is putting the decision about tolling on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in the hands of Oregon voters. Backed by local officials, the initiative aims to address concerns and ensure public input in transportation...
25 September 2023
Clackamas County’s Signs of Hope: Inspiring Suicide Prevention Efforts
Published on Clackamas.us Clackamas County marks Suicide Prevention Month with a hopeful event and unveils a new plan to save lives. Chair Tootie Smith celebrates progress in reducing suicides and urges continued community support. Read the full article here Content...
26 June 2023
Clackamas County Considers Recriminalizing Drugs: Measure 110 in the Hot Seat
Published in Willamette Week Clackamas County Commissioners are deliberating on potentially overturning Oregon's drug decriminalization law amidst concerns over a surge in drug overdoses. Measure 110, which reduced penalties for drug possession, is under scrutiny as officials weigh its impact...
29 May 2023
Unveiling the ClackCo Audit: Delving into Claims of Misused Funds in the Sheriff’s Office
Published on Koin.com Tootie Smith leads calls for transparency in the audit of ClackCo Sheriff's Office budget following allegations of fund misuse. Smith's advocacy highlights the importance of accountability in public expenditure, ensuring taxpayer trust and effective governance. Read the...
24 May 2023
Housing Programs That Work
Despite what people may think and what they read and hear in the press, we’ve actually had a huge reduction in homelessness in Clackamas County over the last year. And we have the data to prove it. According to the...
19 May 2023
It’s official: There will be no tolling on I-5 or I-205 for at least the next couple of years.
Governor Kotek has directed the Oregon Department of Transportation to put a stop to those plans until 2026. At one point, it was considered inevitable. We were told it was a foregone conclusion. But those of us who were against...
27 March 2023
It Takes All of Us – A Community-Centric Approach to Solving Homelessness
By Tootie Smith Chair, Clackamas County Commission We all agree communities face the monumental task of addressing homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health across Oregon. While we did not create this crisis, as elected leaders it is our responsibility to...
