Commissioner Ben West: Voters Seem Ready for Change in Clackamas — Fischer Hints at Conceding
21 November 2022
Commissioner Ben West: Voters Seem Ready for Change in Clackamas — Fischer Hints at Conceding
Published on OregonLive.com In their tight race for Clackamas County Commissioner, incumbent Sonya Fischer appears to be preparing to accept defeat to challenger Ben West, according to OregonLive coverage of the campaign’s closing dynamics. Fischer reportedly called West to congratulate...
12 April 2019
Ben West Mobilizes Immediate Relief for Wilsonville Fire Victims
Published on KOIN.com In the aftermath of the March 31 fire that destroyed approximately 20 structures in Wilsonville’s Villebois neighborhood, then–City Councilor Ben West stepped forward to lead a rapid and organized community response. With families facing sudden displacement, medical...
31 March 2019
Ben West Responds Immediately to Devastating Wilsonville Fire, Launches Relief Effort for Displaced Families
Published on LakeOswegoReview.com A Lake Oswego Review article covering the massive March 31, 2019 fire in Wilsonville’s Villebois neighborhood highlights then–City Councilor Ben West as one of the first local leaders to respond. The early-morning blaze destroyed or damaged at...
13 March 2017
Ben West: From Activist to Advocate — A New Kind of Oregon Leader
Published on WestLinnTidings.com Ben West’s journey into public life began long before holding elected office. First introduced to many Oregonians through his role in the landmark lawsuit that helped overturn the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, West gained national recognition...