Clackamas County Board to hold second hearing on medical marijuana moratorium

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is moving forward to adopt an ordinance to set a moratorium at least until May 1, 2015 on the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated Clackamas County. The first public hearing on the proposed ordinance was held April 3.  The second hearing will be held during the Board [...]

By |2014-04-07T06:35:07-07:00April 7th, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County Board to hold second hearing on medical marijuana moratorium

Clackamas County Public Health celebrates National Public Health Week with student photography

National Health Week is an opportunity for communities across the country take the time to recognize the positive contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. National Public Health Week is April 7-13. The Clackamas County Public Health Division is honoring public health week through an engaging photography [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:46-08:00March 25th, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County Public Health celebrates National Public Health Week with student photography

Public invited to open house on Clackamas County’s plans to extend Monterey Avenue

The public is invited to learn more about Clackamas County's plans to extend Monterey Avenue from 82nd Avenue to Fuller Road at an open house set for Wednesday, March 5.  People are invited to stop by any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm at LaSalle High School, 11999 SE Fuller Road, Clackamas, to see and comment [...]

By |2014-02-25T07:20:18-08:00February 24th, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Public invited to open house on Clackamas County’s plans to extend Monterey Avenue

Clackamas County Commissioners approve ambulance contract with American Medical Response

Clackamas County Commissioners formally approved a five-year contract with American Medical Response (AMR) to provide emergency and non-emergency ambulance service for Clackamas County. The vote was 3-2 with Commissioners Jim Bernard, Paul Savas and Martha Schrader voting in support and Chair John Ludlow and Commissioner Tootie Smith, voting no. The contract with Clackamas County, AMR, [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:47-08:00February 24th, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County Commissioners approve ambulance contract with American Medical Response

Clackamas County honors Sandy Public Library for sustainable business practices

The Sandy Public Library was recently recognized for excellence in recycling, waste prevention and sustainable operations with a BRAG (Business Recycling Awards Group) award, presented at a recent Sandy City Council meeting by Shannon Martin from the Clackamas County Office of Sustainability. The Sandy Public Library showcases how public facilities are leading the way to [...]

By |2014-02-23T13:59:23-08:00February 23rd, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County honors Sandy Public Library for sustainable business practices

Clackamas County dealing with revenue shortfalls from primary care health clinics

  Clackamas County Health Housing and Human Services (H3S) has announced the layoff of 25 full-time equivalent  employees, and is implementing oversight measures to help fill a significant funding gap from the operation of its primary health clinics. The original gap is approximately $10 million, but H3S has implemented measures, including staff reductions and additional [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:48-08:00January 31st, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County dealing with revenue shortfalls from primary care health clinics

Clackamas County offers support for businesses needing to recycle fluorescent bulbs

The Clackamas County Recycle at Work program is offering to help county businesses recycle fluorescent bulbs. “These lamps are the largest source of mercury in our waste stream, and mercury is extremely toxic,” said Clackamas County Recycle at Work Specialist Julane Potter. Recycle at Work is an initiative of Clackamas County's Office of Sustainability. The [...]

By |2014-01-18T09:04:12-08:00January 18th, 2014|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County offers support for businesses needing to recycle fluorescent bulbs

Clackamas County extends deadline for Budget Committee

The Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking volunteers to serve as citizen members on the Clackamas County Budget Committee. This committee works with the annual budget for the primary Clackamas County government. Citizen members serve three-year terms. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday, October 30. Applicants for the position must be residents of [...]

By |2013-10-01T09:11:10-07:00October 1st, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County extends deadline for Budget Committee

Two Clackamas County departments to expand public lobby hours beginning July 8

The Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development (DTD), and Water Environment Services (WES) are offering expanded lobby hours beginning July 8.  Effective July 8, DTD and WES customer service and public service lobbies in the County's Development Services Building (DSB) in Oregon City will be open five days a week. DSB is located at [...]

By |2013-07-15T11:34:57-07:00July 13th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Two Clackamas County departments to expand public lobby hours beginning July 8

Court rules that Clackamas County must fulfill its PMLR obligations

 Clackamas County must fulfill its contractual obligation to TriMet in relation to agreements regarding development and construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail (PMLR) project, according to a ruling handed down Monday.  TriMet had filed litigation against Clackamas County last March in an effort to force the county to meet its PMLR obligations. The lawsuit followed [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:07-08:00July 2nd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Court rules that Clackamas County must fulfill its PMLR obligations
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