Ben has the drive, know-how, and compassion to lead. Ben has already done so much great work for Clackamas County and I know he will...
Comments about Ben West
11.25.2025
Ben has the drive, know-how, and compassion to lead. Ben has already done so much great work for Clackamas County and I know he will continue to do so.
10.16.2025
I would like to thank Commissioner West for his work on this resolution. What it is to me is taking a deep breath — a...
I would like to thank Commissioner West for his work on this resolution. What it is to me is taking a deep breath — a moment of reflection on the pressing issues of homelessness, addiction, and mental health.
10.06.2025
Re: Clackamas Village Ben West said that while the facility is designed to meet people where they are and get them the help they need,...
Re: Clackamas Village
Ben West said that while the facility is designed to meet people where they are and get them the help they need, it’s also designed to help them develop the skills they need to secure permanent housing.
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09.15.2025
I have watched Ben through the County budget process this year and appreciate his passion for the citizens of Clackamas County. Please support Ben's reelection...
I have watched Ben through the County budget process this year and appreciate his passion for the citizens of Clackamas County. Please support Ben’s reelection to the Board of Commissioners.
09.11.2025
Re: Ben Comments on Assassination of Charlie Kirk Thank you, Mr. West. You speak for thousands of us in Oregon.
Re: Ben Comments on Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Thank you, Mr. West. You speak for thousands of us in Oregon.
05.03.2024
I really like your rare brand of common sense, formerly known as common sense.
I really like your rare brand of common sense, formerly known as common sense.
03.23.2023
Re: Solving Chronic Homelessness in Clackamas County. West advocated for an effort “the Clackamas way,” calling attempts to confront homelessness in other parts of the...
Re: Solving Chronic Homelessness in Clackamas County.
West advocated for an effort “the Clackamas way,” calling attempts to confront homelessness in other parts of the West Coast “an objective failure.” West pushed against priorities in western cities, such as the decriminalization of drugs and harm reduction.
“I believe this county wants to focus on recovery-oriented systems of care that have worked in other parts of North America,” West said.
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