As a former Clackamas County Commissioner who consistently supported our Sheriff’s Office while championing smarter, more efficient government, I view the recent budget challenges not as a crisis of despair but as an opportunity for innovation and renewed commitment to the safety of our families and communities. The defeat of the public safety levy in May underscores the very real pressures facing taxpayers rising costs, economic uncertainty, and skepticism toward new tax bur

Oregon faces serious economic headwinds: stagnant population growth, sluggish job creation in key counties, rising housing costs, and persistent transportation bottlenecks. While Multnomah County has lost jobs and Washington County has leveled off, Clackamas County with its diverse industries, suburban-rural balance, and quality of life has a real opportunity to become the state’s economic standout. As a candidate for County Commissioner, I believe...