Clackamas County Board Of County Commissioners Issues And Updates Policy Session
The board discussed the potential transfer of the Fisherman's Bend property to the Metro Regional Government, ultimately deciding to defer the decision to conduct further research into compensation for properties removed from tax rolls. The commissioners also approved membership funding for fiscal year 2026-2027 for various chambers of commerce and business associations. Additionally, the board received a briefing on the upcoming budget adoption meeting and held a discussion regarding the need for and challenges associated with providing adolescent inpatient treatment services, noting the inappropriateness of intermingling such services at the existing adult recovery campus.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
Board Of County Commissioners Issues And Updates Policy Session
The board discussed a grant application for the Rural Health Transformation Catalyst Grant to support rural healthcare, including community paramedic programs, mental health promotion, and telehealth upgrades. The board also approved the appointment of new members to the Mental Health and Addictions Council and the Vector Control District Board of Trustees. Additionally, the board held a discussion regarding the policy on tent distribution to individuals experiencing homelessness and requested a review of current practices.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Clackamas County Board Of County Commissioners Policy Session
The Board reviewed the annual solid waste collection fees. Key discussion topics included the recommendation to increase solid waste collection, county transfer station, and infectious waste fees, as well as the implementation of an income-qualified residential reduced fee program offering a 75% discount. The review addressed rising costs in labor, disposal, fuel, and equipment, and aimed to bring the operating margins of franchise haulers within the acceptable range of 8-12%.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Clackamas County Development Agency Budget Committee Budget Committee Meeting
The meeting included the election of a new chair and secretary. The budget committee reviewed the fiscal year 2026-2027 annual budget, which totals over 41 million dollars. Discussions covered the status of three urban renewal plan areas, the implementation of urban renewal projects, the liquidation of assets to fund projects, and the use of matching funds for transportation infrastructure improvements such as the Sunnyside Road mobility project, the Sunrise Corridor, and the Rock Creek interchange. Additionally, the committee discussed drainage improvements, ADA compliance, pedestrian access, and the role of the agency in housing stabilization, including support for sewer system expansion and housing repairs for eligible residents.
