Together with our community, Ben has helped drive transformative progress in Clackamas County. Working hand in hand with local leaders, residents, and organizations, he led an effort to reduce homelessness by an astounding 65% through an innovative Blue-Ribbon Commission. Through collective action, we stopped the launch of I-205 tolling, and Ben remains committed to ensuring it never returns. Drawing on his experience as a nurse, he partnered with community advocates to reverse the devastating impacts of Measure 110, protecting lives and strengthening our neighborhoods. With your support, we’ve fully funded law enforcement, making Clackamas County the safest large county in Oregon. Together, we’ve also pushed back against Metro overreach to protect property rights, lower housing costs, and create good-paying local jobs.
Beyond his work in Clackamas County, Ben has stood with Oregonians to fight for civil rights and foster families, achieving success from the Oregon Legislature to the U.S. Supreme Court. He also joins others in global service, traveling to Peru to provide medical care in children’s hospitals and indigenous communities along the Amazon River.
Ben West is committed to working with our community to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Clackamas County for all of us. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and together, we will continue to achieve great things.
