17 February 2025

Commissioner Ben West: Clackamas Village Offers a Path From Crisis to Stability and Self-Reliance

Published on kptv.com Construction is underway on Clackamas Village, a 24-pod transitional-housing community designed to provide both safety and second chances for Clackamas County residents experiencing homelessness. The project includes a central community center, kitchen, bathrooms, and offices to deliver...

7 February 2025

Ben West Highlights New Transitional Housing Model Designed to Restore Stability and Independence

Published on kptv.com A KPTV report on Clackamas County’s newest transitional housing community — Clackamas Village — prominently features Commissioner Ben West as a key leader guiding the county’s approach to homelessness with accountability, compassion, and long-term outcomes in mind....

21 October 2024

Commissioner Ben West: Real Recovery Demands Treatment, Accountability, and Action

Published on OPB.org The Clackamas County Commission has approved the purchase of the former Clackamas Elementary School as the site for a comprehensive drug-treatment and recovery campus. The six-acre property will eventually house detox units, residential beds, transitional housing, and...

19 October 2024

Ben West Advances Major Drug Treatment Campus to Confront Addiction Crisis in Clackamas County

Published on OPB.org An OPB report on Clackamas County’s decision to purchase the former Clackamas Elementary School property for a comprehensive drug treatment campus features Commissioner Ben West as the driving force behind a bold shift in how the county...

17 October 2024

Ben West Celebrates Approval of New Recovery Center Campus: “Real Resources for Real Recovery”

Published on kgw.com A KGW report on Clackamas County’s purchase of the former Clackamas Elementary School property highlights Commissioner Ben West as a leading force behind the creation of a long-term, wraparound recovery campus designed to address the region’s addiction...

16 September 2024

Commissioner Ben West: Clackamas County Won’t Tolerate Political Violence, Anti-Semitism, or Lawlessness — Rule of Law Matters

Published on Tabletmag.com In his TabletMag op-ed “Antifa Must Obey the Law,” Commissioner Ben West outlines how Clackamas County responded decisively when extremist groups attempted to bring political violence into the community. He credits the justice system and local resolve...

6 September 2024

Ben West Celebrates Opening of Las Flores, Expanding Affordable Housing for Working Families in Oregon City

Published on OregonCityNewsOnline.com At the grand opening of Las Flores — a 171-unit affordable housing community in Oregon City — Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West joined local leaders, project partners, and community members to celebrate what is now one of...

2 September 2024

Commissioner Ben West: Clackamas County Stands for Law, Not Chaos

Published on thefederalist.com A Clackamas County jury has convicted Portland Antifa leader Alissa Azar on charges including felony riot and misdemeanor disorderly conduct, after violent confrontations around Oregon City. During the coverage, Commissioner Ben West characterized Azar and her network...

26 August 2024

Commissioner Ben West: Clackamas County Sends Clear Message — No Tolerance for Political Violence

Published on NEWSMAX.COM In a decisive verdict, a Clackamas County jury found Antifa member Alissa Azar guilty of riot and disorderly conduct for her role in the 2021 violent clash at Oregon City’s Clackamette Park. The event, which began as...

5 August 2024

Commissioner Ben West: Clackamas County to Open Stabilization Center by Fall 2025 — A New Front in Addiction Care

Published on katu.com Clackamas County is moving forward with plans to open a new stabilization center for addiction care, expected to be operational by fall 2025. The facility will provide short-term behavioral support, crisis services, and transitional housing for those...