Board of County Commissioners' Meeting - May 7, 2026

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on May 7, 2026, addressing several community and county issues with a focus on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $249,500 two-year contract for an organizational assessment and fiscal sustainability analysis of the Health, Housing, and Human Services department, funded entirely by interest income to avoid impacting general funds. The board also approved a $26,494 amendment with Clackamas Children's Center for forensic evaluations and victim support services, and a $20,000 agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for historic highway state trail maps funded by transient lodging tax. Additionally, the board approved ordinance 06-2026 amending county code related to road use to comply with environmental regulations. The commissioners discussed the urgency of appointing a representative to the TriMet Board of Directors for Clackamas County and approved sending a letter to the governor advocating for this appointment with added language emphasizing the imperative of county representation at upcoming TriMet meetings. Public testimony highlighted concerns about child care program closures, senior services funding, and transit service cuts, which the board acknowledged and committed to exploring solutions. The meeting also included proclamations recognizing Older Americans Month and updates on county transportation projects. Overall, the meeting combined community input with strategic procurement and budget decisions to address county service sustainability and infrastructure needs.