8 April 2024

The TRUTH Behind Oregon’s Fentanyl State of Emergency

On January 30th, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in a last-ditch effort to address the state’s deadly fentanyl crisis which has already claimed thousands of lives....

1 April 2024

Portland Creep vs Clackamas Model

Clackamas and Multnomah County might border each other, but their policies couldn’t be further apart. As the capital descended into chaos, Clackamas residents dutifully directed their government to reject the Portland model. The people spoke up, pushed back, and charted...

29 March 2024

Clackamas County Commissioners Drive Effective Governance

Published in Wilsonville Spokesman Clackamas County benefits from five commissioners who collaborate effectively, alongside a county administrator who ensures processes proceed smoothly. The county commission took a stand against Measure 110, advocating for significant changes to better align its objectives....

18 March 2024

Governor Cancels Tolling Projects: Lawmakers and Citizens React

Published on KATU ABC 2 Oregon lawmakers, including State Reps. Annessa Hartman, Courtney Neron, and Jules Walters, along with Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith, have commended Governor Tina Kotek's decision to halt tolling projects on interstates 5 and 205, emphasizing the...

Clackamas Won the Fight Against the Decriminalization of Killer Drugs…But the Fight Isn’t Over

The people of Oregon have won a hard-fought battle against the nightmare of drug decriminalization. Governor Tina Kotek will sign House Bill 4002 into effect which officially recriminalizes the possession of illicit substances. After three devastating years of Measure 110,...

4 March 2024

The ‘Clackamas Way’ for Tackling Homelessness

With Oregon racking up one of the nation's highest homelessness rates, no county in Oregon has been unaffected by this harrowing epidemic. It’s a statewide issue. Just a few years ago, Multnomah County and Clackamas County were in a similar position. After taking...

30 January 2024

Clackamas County Stands Firm Amid Winter Storm Chaos Across Oregon

Published in opb.org Clackamas County has weathered the recent winter storm chaos gripping Oregon, with Chair Tootie Smith acknowledging the challenges faced by residents, including power outages and emergency responses. Despite not yet seeking external aid, the county's disaster management...

22 January 2024

Putting Public Safety First

In Clackamas County, public safety isn't just a talking point thrown around to win cheap political points – it's a priority. This commission has remained steadfast in its commitment to end the importation of disastrous policies of Portland Creep. This...

10 January 2024

Portland Lets Suspect in State’s Biggest Fentanyl Drug Bust Walk Free

Recently, Oregon reached a grim milestone: the state's largest fentanyl drug bust. What could have been a heartening story of textbook police work, the prevention of countless overdoses, and the halting of a dangerous criminal is instead a glaring indictment...

20 December 2023

Stop Tolling: Clackamas County Faces Threat of Freeway Tolls

Published in The Outlook Plans are in motion to toll the crucial freeways in Clackamas County, vital for our daily transportation, but we have the power to prevent it! Read the full article here Content credit to The Outlook Click...