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...

10 July 2023

Expanding Housing Options in Rural Oregon: Senate Bill 1013’s Impact on RV Living

Published on TheChronicleOnline.com Senate Bill 1013 offers a pragmatic solution to the housing shortage in rural Oregon by allowing the placement of one recreational vehicle on rural residential properties, effectively broadening housing options. Championed by Senators Cedric Hayden, David Brock...

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...

12 June 2023

Clackamas County Takes a Stand: Two Ballot Measures to Revisit Drug Decriminalization Law

Published on KGW.com Clackamas County commissioners have greenlit two pivotal ballot measures for the upcoming May election, inviting voters to weigh in on the future of Oregon's drug decriminalization law, Measure 110. Amidst growing concerns over the law's impact on...

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...