17 February 2025

Clackamas Village: New Transitional Housing Community to Open This Spring

Published on kptv.com Clackamas County is set to open Clackamas Village, a new 24-pod transitional housing community designed to help individuals stabilize and transition into permanent housing. Scheduled to open in May, the facility will provide 24/7 onsite support, life...

21 October 2024

Clackamas County Advances Bold Plan for Drug Treatment Campus

Published on OPB.org Clackamas County is taking a bold step to address the addiction and mental health crisis by approving the purchase of a six-acre site for a comprehensive drug treatment campus. The facility will provide detox services, residential treatment...

16 September 2024

Clackamas County’s Stand Against Political Extremism

Published on Tabletmag.com As the elected commissioner of Clackamas County, I am committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that political extremism does not take root here. Our community is dedicated to upholding the law and protecting residents from the...

2 September 2024

Jury Finds Antifa Leader Guilty

Published on thefederalist.com I believe in protecting the rule of law, standing for safety, and calling out violent political extremism, no matter where it comes from. Read the full article here Content credit to thefederalist.com Click here for PDF version

26 August 2024

Clackamas County Sends Clear Message: No Tolerance for Violence

Published on NEWSMAX.COM In Clackamas County, we believe in protecting families, parks, and public spaces from violence and intimidation. When extremist groups brought chaos to our communities, we acted. Read the full article here Content credit to NEWSMAX.COM Click here...

5 August 2024

Clackamas County Launches New Stabilization Center to Combat Addiction by Fall 2025

Published on katu.com As your Clackamas County Commissioner, I’m proud to share that we’ve approved plans for a new stabilization center focused on addiction care—set to open in Fall 2025. Read the full article here Content credit to katu.com Click...

5 February 2024

Clackamas County Shuts Down DEI Office

Published on dailymail.co.uk After months of thoughtful discussion, the Board of Commissioners voted to close the county’s Equity and Inclusion Office and prioritize a more unified, people-centered approach to public service. Read the full article here Content credit to dailymail.co.uk...

29 January 2024

Why Clackamas County Closed Its DEI Office

Published on foxnews.com Clackamas County is dissolving its DEI office. The move reflects growing support for streamlining government and focusing resources where they make the biggest impact for all residents. Read the full article here Content credit to foxnews.com Click...

29 May 2023

Ben West’s Stance on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Clackamas County

Ben West shares his stance on the ideology behind diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it divides the community rather than brings it together. Watch the Video

10 April 2023

Highlights from the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 6, 2023

It focuses on a Resolution Supporting a Recovery Oriented System of Care to address the addiction, mental health, and homelessness crisis in Clackamas County… a resolution brought forward by Commissioner West. Watch the Video