At forum commissioners and business leaders call Clackamas County a 'childcare desert' and weigh local solutions Speakers said Clackamas County lacks sufficient childcare options, cited a conservative local figure of about $800 (ambiguous month/week) for childcare costs, and discussed models including employer-supported care, flexible dollars for families in transition and 'mom-share' co‑ops.

Clackamas County is grappling with a "childcare desert," prompting local leaders to brainstorm innovative solutions to expand access and support families in need.

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Van builder credits Clackamas County enterprise zone and county grant for expansion A representative of Overland Van Project told a Clackamas County business forum the company relocated from Multnomah County after being outpriced, used an enterprise zone and a county grant to invest about $800,000 in a new 30,000 sq ft facility, hired two people and reduced outsourcing.

Overland Van Project's bold move to Clackamas County, fueled by a $800,000 investment and local support, is transforming the van-building industry and creating jobs!

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Clackamas County commissioners tout pro-growth agenda, promise land‑use coordination and grants At a county business forum commissioners emphasized pro‑growth priorities — land readiness, infrastructure, regulatory relief and grants — and described steps to map industrial land, coordinate with cities and pursue state partnership and funding to support traded‑sector jobs and housing.

Clackamas County is rolling out an ambitious pro-growth agenda focused on infrastructure and job creation, aiming to transform the local economy and support thriving businesses.

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County presents ZDO diagnostic report, proposes streamlined zoning code and form‑based approaches Staff presented a grant‑funded diagnostic of the county’s Zoning and Development Ordinance (ZDO 289) recommending clearer organization, consolidation of overlapping residential and commercial zones, consideration of form‑based code for housing, and improved neighborhood connectivity standards.

Clackamas County is set to revolutionize its urban zoning code with a comprehensive report aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing neighborhood connectivity.

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Commissioners ask for update before deciding on new Willamette Falls Locks funding request Clackamas County staff presented a $120,000 funding request for the Willamette Falls Locks Authority; commissioners asked for a detailed update and financial path before approving additional county contributions.

Clackamas County commissioners are at a crossroads over a $120,000 funding request for the Willamette Falls Locks, demanding a detailed update before they decide!

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Board adopts updated property‑disposition policy to comply with Tyler v. Hennepin and state law changes The board approved a rewritten property‑disposition policy and cost‑recovery schedule to implement changes from Tyler v. Hennepin County and Oregon House Bill 2089 (2025); the policy routes surplus proceeds through the state treasury and allows former owners to request repurchase while counties retain direct cost recovery.

Clackamas County has revamped its property-disposition policy to ensure fairness and transparency, allowing former owners the chance to reclaim their properties while complying with new legal standards.

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Design review committee recommends approval of Clackamas County treatment and transitional housing project On March 31, 2026, the Clackamas County Design Review Committee voted to recommend approval of land use application Z0516-25, endorsing design changes including a widened walkway, relocated trash enclosure, landscaping meeting a 15% requirement, and acoustic buffering; the planning director will issue the final decision.

The Clackamas County Design Review Committee has taken a significant step forward by recommending approval for a new substance use treatment center and transitional housing project, promising enhanced community support and innovative design changes.

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Board advances wildfire property tax relief resolution for Sept. 2020 losses The board advanced a resolution to implement Senate Bill 1545 (2024) procedures allowing owners of residences burned in Sept. 2020 fires and since rebuilt to reset assessed values to 2020 levels (file by April 15); staff identified 31 eligible properties. Commissioners voted 5–0 to send the resolution to a business meeting for final approval.

Clackamas County is taking a significant step towards providing property tax relief for homeowners affected by the September 2020 wildfires, allowing them to reset their assessed values back to pre-disaster levels!

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Housing authority previews annual plan, seeks three MTW waivers Clackamas County's Housing Authority briefed commissioners on its draft FY2026–27 annual public housing plan and proposed three Moving to Work waivers — raising the asset threshold to $100,000, limiting interim reexaminations to income changes of 10% or more, and allowing inspections up to 90 days before move-in. A public hearing is scheduled for March 5; comments stay open through March 15.

Clackamas County's Housing Authority is proposing significant changes to its public housing plan, including raising the asset threshold to $100,000 and streamlining income reexaminations—how will this impact you?

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Residents press Clackamas County on PGE Stafford transmission project; staff opens enforcement review Residents told the Board of Commissioners that Portland General Electrics Tonquin/Stafford transmission work threatens views, property values and wildfire safety; county staff said it has received complaints and is investigating code-enforcement and noted legal limits while the matter is pending at LUBA.

Residents are demanding answers as concerns mount over PGE's transmission project, claiming it threatens property values, views, and wildfire safety in Clackamas County.

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Expert warns against local ordinance restricting syringe programs; commissioner defends exploring option A substance-use-policy expert told the board that restricting syringe service programs risks public-health harms and ADA litigation; Commissioner West said exploring a local ordinance inspired by Senate Bill 1573 is a lawful, common-sense local response and pledged public conversations.

A local substance-use counselor warns that restricting syringe service programs could lead to a surge in infections and legal challenges, sparking a heated debate among Clackamas County commissioners.

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Sherry outlines climate‑resilient garden trees and practical care for Pacific Northwest gardeners In a webinar presentation, Sherry summarized research and practical guidance on selecting drought‑ and heat‑tolerant trees for Pacific Northwest gardens, explained planting and watering best practices, and warned about pests such as the Mediterranean oak borer.

Discover the essential tips for choosing climate-resilient trees that thrive in the Pacific Northwest's changing weather!

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Clackamas County outlines mounting shortfalls in housing and homelessness funding County staff told commissioners that federal and state reductions and rising costs are creating structural gaps: HUD flat funding has produced a roughly $1 million shortfall for the voucher program, the Emergency Housing Voucher program is ending early (39 households, ~$500,000), state SHS funding declines reduce eviction prevention and rapid rehousing, and inflow to the homelessness system averages 582 people per month with only 332 exiting, leaving a monthly delta of ~250.

Clackamas County is facing a $1 million shortfall in housing support as rising costs collide with flat federal funding, leaving vulnerable families at risk.

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You name it. I've tried it. I am not kidding my housing is LITERALLY KILLING ME. They don't care.

Percy Winters Jr. honored with Robert Phillips Regional Diversity Award at Northwest conference The conference presented the 2025 Robert Phillips Regional Diversity Award to Percy Winters Jr.; union and county leaders praised his leadership, collaboration during COVID, and stewardship of the conference.

Percy Winters Jr. has been honored with the 2025 Robert Phillips Regional Diversity Award for his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to equity in the public-employee community.

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Diane Lim urges 'intersectional' economics and better data at Northwest diversity conference Keynote speaker Diane Lim urged economists to analyze economic outcomes by intersecting identities, criticized gaps in federal data for groups such as Asian women, and described the short-lived Treasury 'Equity Hub' created under a Biden executive order.

Diane Lim calls for an 'intersectional' approach to economics, highlighting how nuanced data can reshape policies to better serve diverse communities.

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County staff previews ZDO 2-93 code amendment package covering expedited land divisions, CFEC parking, docks and other changes Clackamas County planning staff on Feb. 23 briefed the Planning Commission on ZDO 2-93, a package of minor/time-sensitive code amendments that implement new state mandates (expedited land divisions, urban housing applications, CFEC parking changes), codify DLCD rule updates for farm/forest zones and propose changes to Willamette River dock and Greenway rules; a Planning Commission hearing is set for May 11.

Clackamas County is set to unveil crucial zoning amendments that could reshape land development and transparency in urban areas—are you ready for the changes?

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Unidentified speaker urges a ‘one‑stop’ recovery campus, cites gaps in local services An unidentified speaker told a meeting they struggled with addiction and untreated trauma, described finding AA retraumatizing and later working in sober housing, and urged development of a campus offering mental‑health care, treatment and housing in one place.

A powerful voice from Clackamas County reveals the painful truth of struggling with addiction and trauma, advocating for a revolutionary "one-stop shop" recovery campus to bridge critical gaps in mental health care.

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Clackamas County trainers demonstrate naloxone use, urge wider kit access Trainers from a Clackamas County overdose-response session demonstrated nasal and intramuscular naloxone administration, reviewed state laws and Good Samaritan protections, and highlighted data showing fentanyl as the main driver of recent overdose fatalities; a survivor recounted eight naloxone reversals that led to recovery.

A survivor recounts how naloxone saved her life eight times, as experts urge the community to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.

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Clackamas County staff: $12.5 million in grants secured for recovery campus; community meeting, good-neighbor agreement planned County staff told neighborhood partners the project has a $10 million governor ward and a $2.5 million federal earmark, is finalizing designs and expects demolition in June and construction in July with completion targeted for 2027; staff also outlined community outreach, a Good Neighbor agreement and supports for pets and families.

Clackamas County has secured $12.5 million in grants to kickstart a long-awaited recovery campus, with demolition set for June and construction beginning in July!

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Clackamas County hears mixed views at STR town hall; residents press for enforcement and owner‑occupied limits At a virtual town hall on the county's short‑term rental (STR) pilot, residents urged stricter enforcement, lower occupancy limits and restrictions on investor‑owned rentals while hosts and small operators asked for fair enforcement, automated tax collection and protections for historic family properties. Commissioners said no decisions were made and extended the pilot to gather more input.

Clackamas County's virtual town hall revealed a heated divide over the short-term rental pilot program, with residents demanding stricter enforcement while hosts argue for fair treatment and less red tape.

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Regional I&I program leaders approve batch of sewer‑repair projects; budget projections prompt caution A regional I&I update showed $36 million in proposed projects through 2030 and approved a slate of member‑community sewer repair projects. Members flagged potential year‑to‑year oversubscription versus a $2 million per‑year planning baseline and discussed sharing flow‑monitoring equipment.

Big changes are coming to Clackamas County with a $36 million plan for sewer repairs, but will the budget hold up under pressure?

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Residents urge Clackamas County to act on PGE Stafford transmission project; county counsel cautions limited options Residents and advocates told the Board of Commissioners Feb. 12 they want the county to seek legal steps — including a voluntary remand — to stop Portland General Electric’s Stafford Road transmission project, saying it will replace smaller wooden poles with 100–130-foot steel towers and set a dangerous precedent. County counsel said a remand is unlikely to change the outcome and flagged faults in some citizen legal filings.

Residents are rallying against Portland General Electric’s plan to replace wooden poles with towering steel structures, fearing a devastating impact on their rural landscape.

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Clackamas County places replacement public-safety levy (53.4¢ per $1,000) on May 2026 ballot The board voted to place a replacement public-safety levy on the May 2026 ballot at a rate of 53.4¢ per $1,000 assessed value for five years beginning 2027; legal staff confirmed the wording follows statutory limits and the explanatory statement preserves accuracy.

Clackamas County is set to vote on a critical public-safety levy in May 2026 that could reshape local law enforcement funding—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Clackamas County authorizes up to $4 million to cover sheriff’s office shortfall After a presentation showing a projected $3.5–$4.0 million shortfall, Clackamas County commissioners approved up to $4 million in one-time general-fund support to the sheriff’s office to avoid layoffs and cover payroll through June 30, 2026.

Clackamas County has stepped in with a $4 million lifeline to the Sheriff's Office, preventing layoffs and ensuring critical services continue amidst a looming budget crisis.

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Budget committee flags long-term strain as members debate up-to-$4 million for sheriff’s office Clackamas County budget committee reviewed midyear results and a general-fund forecast; staff warned an added $4 million for the sheriff’s office could push the county into structural deficits in year eight, prompting debate over levy undercollection, vacancy accounting and whether levy proceeds could reimburse the general fund.

Clackamas County's budget committee is sounding alarms over a potential $4 million expense for the sheriff’s office that could lead to long-term financial strain and structural deficits.

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Clackamas County advisory council to review proposed state cuts after warning eligibility for some with autism could be removed Members of the Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council heard that a proposed state budget reduction could remove eligibility for people with level 1 autism, agreed to review a published list of proposed cuts quickly and asked county staff to prepare a brief for the county lobbyist to raise concerns in Salem.

Critical state budget cuts threaten eligibility for individuals with level 1 autism, raising urgent concerns about the safety of vulnerable community members.

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