30 October 2025

Ben West Leads Clackamas County in Declaring Food Emergency, Calls on State to Protect Vulnerable Families

Published on KOIN.com In a KOIN News report covering Oregon’s growing food insecurity crisis, Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West emerges as the leading voice pressing for swift and decisive action as federal SNAP funding stalls during the government shutdown. The...

8 September 2025

Ben West Leads Groundbreaking for New Homeless Services Center: “A Major Investment in Recovery and Dignity”

Published on WestLinnTidings.com A West Linn Tidings report on the groundbreaking of Clackamas County’s new 35,000-square-foot homeless services center features Commissioner Ben West as a leading voice behind the county’s strategy to expand infrastructure that moves residents off the streets...

25 February 2025

Ben West Calls for Accountability After Multnomah County’s $104M Homeless Budget Shortfall

Published on OPB.org An OPB article detailing Multnomah County’s stunning $104 million homeless-services budget shortfall highlights Commissioner Ben West as one of the region’s strongest voices demanding transparency and accountability. The revelation — which blindsided state and regional leaders —...

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....

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...

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...

27 January 2024

Ben West: Oregon Is Worth Fighting For — And Voters Are Ready for Real Change

Published on FoxNews.com In a sweeping Fox News feature documenting Oregon’s collapse in livability, Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West emerges as one of the most candid and balanced voices confronting the state’s crisis. While the article details rising homelessness, open-air...

24 January 2024

Ben West Pushes Oregon to Get Serious About Drug Reform: ‘Stop Worrying About Elections and Start Saving Lives’

Published on FoxNews.com A Fox News report on Oregon’s escalating drug crisis places Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West at the center of the statewide debate over how far lawmakers should go to reverse Measure 110. As Democrats introduce a proposal...