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April 2013

Clackamas County Arts Alliance launches new interactive, searchable website (and mobile platform) - useful for any county resident or visitor interested in arts and culture

• In addition to a linkable index of general programs and services, the site includes Things To See and Do - a complete cultural directory of art exhibits, performances, public art, galleries, cultural centers, museums, historic sites, museums, performing arts and walking tours in Clackamas County. 
• Another feature is resources for creative people:  Review the Toolbox for Artist Exhibit Program information, watch “how-to” videos, check out the local/regional arts and culture network; learn about training workshops and classes, and register online for many of them.
• The entire Cultural Coalition grant program for organizations and individuals is accessible from the menu bar. Visit Grants to read the Cultural Plan, learn about funding priorities, review previously-funded grants and apply online for a project grant or special opportunity grant. 

Recycle at Work Program connects Coffee Creek Correctional Facility with $10,000 in needed resources

• The Clackamas County Office of Sustainability’s Recycle at Work Program, which provides free reviews to businesses that want to identify waste reduction opportunities and potential cost savings, also promotes the exchange of materials from a business that no longer needs them to other businesses that can use them.
• Through this program, Waste Management is now donating 11 stainless steel baking racks (leftover from a food court in a Seattle shopping mall) and a recycling and composting station, to the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville.
• This type of connection between businesses that is offered by the County ensures that usable resources are re-used by a business or organization that needs them – saving waste disposal costs for one business and the cost of purchasing new equipment for the other.     

New Web page established for North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District

• North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District unveiled a new website – www.ncprd.com - April 1.
• The site is divided into six main sections with drop-down menus: About Us, Parks and Trails, Aquatic Park, Milwaukie Center, Sports and Recreation. This user-friendly format gives visitors a detailed section of programs, services and amenities from which to choose.
• From exploring new parks and trails to getting fit in a Zumba class or zipping down water slides, choose your next adventure by checking out everything NCPRD has to offer.

Local business supports Clackamas County Arts Alliance

• Market of Choice in West Linn has chosen the Clackamas County Arts Alliance to be a beneficiary of the proceeds from the sale of its new 100-percent recyclable, re-usable art bags.
• The Arts Alliance works to keep art central to Clackamas County
• The bags feature an original painting by an Oregon artist.
• Market of Choice Marketing Director Lyn Ryse said, “The Arts Alliance was created to support, develop and promote access to arts and culture in Clackamas County, and it’s a mission we’re excited to help support.”

A brochure on the Hamlets and Villages was completed

• The brochure matches the family of citizen involvement brochures, which includes public testimony, with tips of how to testify before the Board of County Commissioners; and community planning organizations (CPOs).
• The Hamlets and Villages brochure, the CPO brochures and how to testify are available by contacting the office of Public and Government Affairs at 503-742-4353.

County Safe Communities Program focuses on traffic safety
The Clackamas County Safe Communities Program, a partnership between the Department of Transportation and Development and the Sheriff’s Office, recently updated the Board of County Commissioners on four major safety projects underway:

• Beavercreek Road Safety Audit:  A review of the roadway for safety concerns and solutions, was conducted at the request of the Hamlet of Beavercreek and included community members.  The result is suggestions for short- and long-term projects to improve safety in the area.
• Teen Triple Threat – Safe Driving Contest:  A contest for high school students focused on student-created traffic safety messages.  Contest will resume in fall 2013. 
• Automatic License Plate Recognition Program:  For law enforcement personnel to scan license plates to quickly and accurately identify stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts, drivers with suspended/revoked drivers’ licenses, etc.
• Targeted Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Operations:  Focused enforcement by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the State Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, targeting a segment of I-205 to address aggressive driving by drivers of both cars and trucks.

March 2013

Commissioners hold successful Town Hall in Molalla, first of series

• Clackamas County holds first of several Town Halls around the county at the Molalla Library.
• Town Hall was sponsored by City of Molalla, Molalla CPO and the Hamlet of Molalla Prairie.
• Part of the larger outreach program where Commissioners will visit locales around Clackamas County.

Tri-Met sues Clackamas County to stop public vote on land acquisition for PMLR

• Transit agency asks judge to forestall election saying that PMLR is exempt from an ordinance passed last September limiting County involvement in light rail.
• County Commissioners say the County is not in breach of its contract as Tri-Met has claimed
• A court threw out a legal challenge to the ballot measure, clearing the way for a potential public vote.

County safety programs recognized nationally

• The Safe Communities Program vehicle wrap, and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Safe Communities work on the Mik and Nero comic book series, were the focus of an article in the March 2013 issue of Building Safe Communities, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• The article also included photos of the wraps, as well as a photo of our newest safety wrap – “Don’t Forget, Buckle Your Pet – and People, Too!”

City of Milwaukie held first Kellogg Treatment Plant “Good Neighbor” committee meetings

• The “good neighbor” committee formed by the City of Milwaukie met for the first time to start to discuss options for addressing odor and aesthetic issues with the plant.
• The committee includes key stakeholders such as members of the Island Station and Historic Milwaukie neighborhood groups and members of the business community.

CCSD #1 wins AVA Digital Media Award

• WES and Clackamas County Cable won an AVA Digital Media Award for the Watershed Health Education Program Video.
• The award showcases CCSD #1’s watershed health partnership with the North Clackamas School District.

Clackamas County bridge project selected for funding through the Federal Local Highway Bridge Program

• The county is receiving $7.2 million in federal funds to replace the Whiskey Hill Bridge over the Pudding River.
• Though the funds are technically budgeted for federal budget years 2016-18, the project has been approved to begin design work in 2013.

New Web page established for North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District

• NCPRD launched its new website. From exploring new parks and trails to getting fit in a Zumba class or zipping down water slides, the new site welcomes visitors with a new color palette that matches the new NCPRD logo, an uncluttered design and improved navigation. The new menus allow users to quickly find what they are looking for among the opportunities provided by NCPRD.
• The site is divided into six main sections with drop-down menus: About Us, Parks and Trails, Aquatic Park, Milwaukie Center, Sports and Recreation. This user-friendly format gives visitors a detailed selection of programs, services and amenities to choose from.
• New landing pages have also been created for the home, North Clackamas Aquatic Park, Milwaukie Center, sports and recreation pages.  Rotating feature stories will be updated frequently to provide visitors with the latest news, programs and services.

February 2013

County Commissioners approved PMLR measures for May Ballot

• Majority votes to place questions seeking approval land acquisitions sought by Tri-Met for completion of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project.
• Measures were approved for the May 21 special election ballot in response to voters adoption of 3-401 restricting the authority of County Commissioners to spend money, finance design or construction of light rail within Clackamas County.
• One of the measures is an advisory measure being sought on behalf of governing board of North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District. The board is comprised of County Commissioners.

Social Services Division wins major grant to expand transit service from Sandy all the way up to Government Camp

• Social Services, in partnership with the Mt. Hood National Forest received a grant in the amount of $460,400 to expand the existing transit bus system known as Mountain Express along the Highway 26 corridor. The grant funding was provided through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program,
• Clackamas County and Mt. Hood National Forest will use this grant award to purchase two new busses equipped for winter driving conditions, and to expand the existing Mountain Express bus service.  The expanded service will include “express runs” from Sandy to Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood Ski Bowl Ski Area, and a limited number of communities along US-26. These “express runs” would operate during the high-use winter ski season.
• Local commuter runs continue to be provided, with frequent stops between Sandy and expanded to Government Camp with transportation provided year-round to serve local communities and access employment centers, retail and social services, as well as to better accommodate winter and summer recreation use on the Mt. Hood National Forest.    
• This effort is widely supported by many partners including Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Sandy, all three ski areas, Hood River County, and the Villages at Mt. Hood who provided letters of support during the application process. 
• H3S and the Social Services Division will be working with the Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Sandy, Timberline Lodge Ski Area, Ski Bowl Ski Area, and others to develop an implementation plan. 

County loans funds to new Government Camp new road district to cover costs of snow removal before first levy in November 2013

• Clackamas County is providing $20,000 for sidewalk and snow removal in Government Camp as a no-interest bridge loan until revenues from a newly-formed special road district start coming in later this year.
• Government Camp voters in November 2012 approved a special road district to maintain public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal, street lighting and signage.
• The Road District Board sought county assistance to deal with its average 300 inches of annual snowfall until the first road district levy in November 2013. The loan will be repaid from future levy proceeds.
• The new road district is expected to raise approximately $65,000 in its first year, based on an assessment of 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value on area owners. 
• The community of Government Camp has seen more than 40 major infrastructure improvement projects in recent years, primarily due to revenue available from an urban renewal district in place from 1989 to 2008.  Projects included new and improved streetscapes, drainage, lighting, building facades, fire protection, sanitary sewers and tourist facilities.

Lake Oswego Library wins Clackamas sustainability award

• Lake Oswego Public Library received a BRAG (Business Recycling Awards Group) award for the second time in February from the Clackamas County Recycling Partnership.
• In 2012, the library recycled, reused and composted more than 3,000 pounds of material, which saved disposal costs and put resources back into use for the greater community. 
• The library also recycles toner cartridges, batteries, yard debris, fluorescent bulbs, plastic film and rigid plastics.
• The Clackamas County Recycling Partnership is a cooperative of Clackamas County, local garbage and recycling companies; and the cities of Barlow, Canby, Damascus, Estacada, Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn and Wilsonville.

Clackamas County Dog Services benefits from sixth-grader's hard work (from the Clackamas Review) 

• Jaedan Stoner, a sixth-grader from Happy Valley Middle School, spent his Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in the cold gathering donations for Clackamas County Dog Services as part of his commitment to his community.
• He raised $73, wagon loads of supplies, dog food, a kennel, peanut butter, treats and other supplies.
• Maura K. White, development officer for Clackamas County Dog Services, was amazed when he came by the shelter with the donations.  “Although middle-age students are too young to volunteer in the center," White said, "they are never to young to run a supportive campaign like Jaedan did.”

Dog Services saves more animals than ever

• The four-legged guests of Clackamas County's Animal Adoption and Education Center had a very, very good year in 2012.  Ninety percent of the dogs that came into Dog Services were adopted out or moved on to special animal rescue organizations to be adopted.

County pulls out of "Green Corridor" agreements with Sandy, Metro

• Commissioners unanimously agreed to withdraw from the agreements that required landowners to buffer future development by planting trees along stretches of Highway 26 near Sandy. 
• The agreements drew opposition from Boring's Community Planning Organization which claimed the agreement presented a hardship to these homeowners. 
• The CPO claimed that no significant outreach was conducted before the agreements were signed.

Clackamas Health Centers completes lobby remodel to improve patient experience

• Clackamas Health Center (CHC), a division of the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services of Clackamas County, completed a remodel of the Hilltop Behavioral Health Center on time and on budget. 
• Funding was provided through a $435,526 grant from the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). 
• The new lobby was designed using “trauma-informed care” concepts that help aid healing, provides for better and more efficient intake and ensure client privacy.

January 2013

Newly-elected  County Commissioners, other officeholders  sworn into office

• Chair John Ludlow and Commissioners Martha Schrader and Tootie Smith participated in swearing in a ceremony Jan. 7.
• New commissioners pledged to increase transparency and make government more accessible and accountable.
• County Assessor Bob Vroman announced that this is his last term in office.

Clackamas County employees awarded Governor's Film Advocate Award

• Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk of Economic Development team were recognized for their roles in developing Clackamas County's film and media production program 
• Program has generated $212 in gross domestic product and about 5,000 direct jobs to the region 
• Innovations include one-stop streamlined permitting process that enhances production schedules and reduces delays. 

Canby Ferry towed through Willamette Falls Locks for major maintenance; will return to service in summer 2013

• The Canby Ferry is now across the river from Hayden Island in Portland, getting a new, cleaner propulsion system; structural upgrades, and new motors. 
• The ferry was manually towed downstream through the Willamette Fall Locks on Jan. 8, with the cooperation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and will return upstream to Canby in early summer.
• The major maintenance and refurbishing is funded by a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. 
• When the ferry returns to service, it will have a quieter, more environmentally-friendly propulsion system, and additional deck space for pedestrians and bicyclists. Visit http://www.clackamas.us/roads/ferry.html.

Commissioners approved funding for renovation of Easton Ridge Apartments

• The sale of $24 million in bonds will pay for renovation project without forcing new bids for materials which could have increased costs by $500,000 to $1 million.
• Project will include replacement of building envelope, ventilation updates and replacements of kitchens and 15 percent of the bathrooms.
• Closing is expected to be completed in February and project is expected to be completed 14 months after breaking ground.

Clackamas County Commissioners approve 2013 State Legislative agenda

• County and state work in close cooperation to ensure that services delivered at the local level are responsive and efficient.
• Top priorities include seeking reforms to Public Employee Retirement System. Barring such reform, the County's PERS contributions could rise by $4.4 million during upcoming fiscal year.
• Seeking also stablity for funding of Community Corrections; support for Affordable Housing and support services and State financing of incentive programs to assist local governments in making industrial sites market ready.

 Community planning organizations (CPOs) information featured in new brochure

• New brochures were printed on the topic of CPOs in Clackamas County.
• Citizens may request them - and they're on the website (www.clackamas.us/citizenin) under "CPO Brochure."

County Commissioners approve new Clackamas CPO

• Commissioners approved the merger of two county-recognized Community Planning Organizations on Jan. 22. 
• The North Clackamas Citizens Association and the Clackamas CPO merged into one entity to be known as the Clackamas CPO.

Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) receives high marks from federal agency

• The  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized rated HACC as a high performing housing authority in recent assessment.
• Scores for the 2012 fiscal year were announced on Jan. 28. HACC has been designated a high performing housing authority since 2002.
• Created in 1938, HACC was the first public housing authority in the state of Oregon. It also has the distinction of having developed Oregon's first public housing project in 1940.

December 2012

Clackamas County agencies respond to tragic shooting at Clackamas Town Center

• Clackamas County Sheriff and other police from around the County responded within minutes and began steps to evacuate more than 10,000 visitors to Clackamas Town Center following Dec. 11th shooting.
• County 9-1-1 operators handled more than 50 calls within the first five minutes of incident. Emergency Management, District Attorney, Transportation and the Medical Examiners offices all contributed to the incident response.
• Clackamas County Behavioral Health was credited with providing counseling for victims and others affected by the tragedy.

Clackamas County Technology Services announces major new online mapping, land information application

• New application can help locate assessed value, approximate elevation of your property and the impact of natural hazards and other key features.
• Open Source technology has greatly improved the effectiveness and sweep of CMAP.
• Users can also access parcel maps and other information at http://cmap.clackamas.us/.

ENERGIZE program creates jobs, saves money, increases energy efficiency

• Since November 2010, Clackamas County's ENERGIZE program has helped residents and businesses save enough energy each year to power 288 homes, support more than 70 jobs and $6.2 million of local economic activity, and save $343,000 annually in energy costs.
• The county devoted more than 60 percent of its $3.1 million federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant funds to providing rebates for County residents and businesses that reduced their energy waste.
• Although the county rebate program has ended, incentives are still available through Energy Trust of Oregon, Clean Energy Works Oregon, the Oregon State Home Oil Weatherization Program and Canby Utility. Residents can contact the Office of Sustainability at 503-742-4460 for help.

Clackamas County Dog Services (CCDS) again partnered with the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) to help homeless cats find their way Home for the Holidays

• On the Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., cats (and dogs) will be available for adoption at the CCDS Adoption and Education Center, 13141 SE Highway 212, Clackamas. Cat adoption costs will be $25 for adults and $50 for kittens.
• Santa visited from noon-2 p.m. to spread good cheer to animal and people guests.
• Cat Adoption Team volunteers and CCDS staff and volunteers were on hand to help people find the perfect feline or canine companion. Adoptable dogs were viewed at http://www.clackamas.us/dogs/; adoption application forms are available online so interested pet owners can submit applications before visiting the shelter.
• More information about Clackamas County Dog Services is available at www.clackamas.us/dogs or https://www.facebook.com/ClackamasCountyDogServices, or 503-655-8628.

Clackamas County receives grant to support biking, walking and other active transportation

• The $105,000 from the Oregon Transportation Growth and Management (TGM) program will be used to help identify how to increase walking and biking opportunities throughout Clackamas County.
• This Active Transportation Plan project must be completed by June 2014.
• The plan will involve residents from throughout the County, as well as experts in transportation, parks and recreation, tourism and other community organizations.

Government Camp voters approved the establishment of a road district for the area and that district was officially formed Dec. 13 by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners. The district will provide funding to maintain all public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal, street lighting and signage in the community.

• Residents of and visitors to the community of Government Camp may be assured that sidewalks will be clear of snow, streetlights and signs will remain in good condition and other infrastructure will be well-maintained.
• The new road district is expected to raise about $65,000 in its first year, based on an assessment of 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value on area owners. It will be managed by a board of three local residents.
• The community of Government Camp has seen more than 40 major infrastructure improvement projects in recent years, thanks primarily to an urban renewal district in place since 1989. That district resulted in new and improved streetscapes, drainage, lighting, building facades, fire protection, sanitary sewers and tourist facilities.

November 2012

County residents elect new commissioners and re-elect other county officeholders

• John Ludlow was elected Commissioner Chair, Tootie Smith and Martha Schrader were elected to the Board of County Commissioners, replacing Chair Charlotte Lehan, Commissioner Jamie Damon and Ann Lininger. 
• Sheriff John Roberts, District Attorney John Foote and Assessor Robert Vroman were re-elected in November 
• The Clackamas County Clerk validated the Nov. 6 election with 83.4 percent of ballots cast. 

Voters support new special road district for Government Camp

• New road district will be managed by local residents and funded through property taxes. 
• Provides funding to maintain public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal, street lights and signage in the community. 
• Funds will not be collected until November, but discussions are under way for bridge funding to handle these needs this winter.

Voters pass ballot measure 3-401 restricting county involvement in light rail

• Law has been certified by County Clerk and is in effect.
• Will govern the extent to which county resources can be used for light rail projects within Clackamas County.
• County is proceeding cautiously and has engaged in public outreach to better define scope and meaning of the law.

Clackamas Health Centers chosen as one of five participants in national depression care initiative

• Clackamas Health Centers (CHC), a division of the Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services of Clackamas County, was chosen to participate in the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare’s Depression Care Collaborative.
• This year-long initiative will implement standardized tools and processes for measuring treatment response to depression.
• Clackamas Health Centers was one of only five organizations chosen nationally, as noted in their notice of award: “Your application was rated very highly among an especially talented and large number of applicants.”

Clackamas County receives grant to support biking, walking and other active transportation

• The $105,000 from the Oregon Transportation Growth and Management program will be used to help identify how to increase walking and biking opportunities throughout Clackamas County.
• This Active Transportation Plan project must be completed by June 2014.
• The plan will involve residents from throughout the county, as well as experts in transportation, parks and recreation, tourism and other community organizations.

Citizen News, Going Beyond Green combine efforts to save mailing costs

• Citizen News combined efforts with Going Beyond Green combined efforts for the fall issue to save money on mailing costs to about 175,000 citizens.
• The combined edition reflected the community survey’s results from February that it received, indicating 58 percent of the county’s residents still preferred receiving the publication in their mailboxes than by email or online.
• Both publications are on the county website (www.clackamas.us).

CCSD #1 wins MarCom award

• CCSD #1 won a MarCom Gold Award for its 2011-12 annual report (print version).
• The report demonstrating district accomplishments was honored for excellence in marketing and communications.

EcoBiz certification program certifies two businesses in CCSD #1

• Collier Arbor Care and Landscape East & West, two local landscape services businesses in Clackamas County Service District #1, were certified as Eco-Logical Business (EcoBiz) by the Pollution Prevention Outreach Team.
• The program recognizes landscape design, installation and maintenance service providers who reach the highest standards for protecting public health and the environment.
• The P20 Team is composed of Clackamas and Washington counties, Clean Water Services, the cities of Portland and Gresham, Metro and Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality.
• To learn more, visit www.ecobiz.org.

Stone Creek Golf Club wins 2012 U.S. eco-friendly golf course award

• Stone Creek Golf Club, the Peter Jacobsen/Jim Hardy-designed golf course south of Oregon City and owned by the county, received honors for its U.S. eco-friendliness.
• The 18-hole public course opened in 2002. It has an integrated pest management program and provides habitat for ground-nesting birds.
• It was honored by Links magazine as number six in the United States, just above Pebble Beach Golf Links and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Social Services Division, Clackamas Health Centers and Housing Authority of Clackamas County host a successful event at Hillside Community Center

• Three divisions of Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services hosted a community open house event at the Hillside Community Center on Nov. 27, 2012. Clackamas Social Services, Clackamas Health Centers and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County collaborated to host an open house that included flu shots, Medicare counseling and transportation assistance.
• Clackamas Health Centers provided information for residents on how to access medical services. Social Services staff conducted one-on-one Medicare counseling. Representatives from Walgreens administered a flu shots clinic.
• Recipients are recognized for the control or prevention of water pollution problems, creation of public understanding and cooperation, impact on the community among other things.

October 2012

Clackamas County property taxes grow at lowest rate in 16 years

• Slow-growing state economy and depressed real estate market along with tax-limitation Constitutional measures and a reduction of bonded debt contributed to lower tax growth.
• Property tax reductions under Measure 5 grew from $12.6 million to $18.2 million this year. Correspondingly tax districts received less revenue.
• Property tax statements were mailed to 168,862 personal property owners in October.

Commissioner Jamie Damon named by Governor to O & C Solutions panel

• O & C lands are federally-owned timberlands that are managed for permanent forest production, environmental protection, recreational facilities and economic stability of local communities.
• Commissioner Damon was one of 13 officials from Oregon counties who will expand on existing proposals and frame future priorities for these lands.
• The panel will develop a proposal to be submitted to the state legislature and Congress in 2013.

Solar arrays on county buildings exceed first-year targets

• Clackamas County two new roof-top solar arrays are performing about 7 percent better than expected after their first year of service. Together they generate the same amount of power as used annually by about 20 Oregonians
• A 65kW array atop the Development Services Building in Oregon City is enrolled in Oregon pilot feed-in-tariff program. It will generate energy for at least 25 years and pay for itself in about 11 years, with a total net value to the county of about $575,000.
• A 27kW thin-film solar array was installed on the Brooks Building on Sunnyside Road in Clackamas during a major building renovation for the sheriff's department. The array meets state requirements that major public building renovations or construction projects include solar power.

Public Advisory Committee takes input on projects for Transportation System Plan

• The county's Transportation System Plan (TSP) update process is half-way completed, with dedicated members of the Public Advisory Committee (PAC), and others working hard to identify transportation policies and projects for unincorporated Clackamas County.
• Potential transportation policies to apply county-wide and in rural areas (policies specifically for urban areas will be reviewed in the next few months)
• About 500 possible transportation projects are under consideration by the PAC, which is made up of residents from throughout the county.
• The two-year update process is reviewing plans and policies for various forms of transportation - roads, transit, walking, bicycling, rail, freight, air, waterways and pipelines - in unincorporated Clackamas County. When complete, the TSP will specify priority transportation for the next 20 years and address how those projects and maintenance of the current system can be funded.

Clackamas County to open new Family Justice Center to help families escape domestic violence

• Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has agreed to partner with law enforcement and local service providers to open an important new facility in the county.
• A new Family Justice Center of Clackamas will open in 2013 on the county campus at Red Soils in Oregon City. The center will offer a safe location where law enforcement officials, legal service providers, victim advocates and community providers can work together to help families escape and recover from domestic violence.
• In the past two years, at least 112 Oregon victims were killed as a result of domestic violence. Children witness 33 percent of intimate partner physical assaults and 20 percent of intimate partner sexual assaults.
• The Board of County Commissioners has agreed to provide up to $100,000 to fund operations and staffing for an initial start-up period of six months.

Clackamas County Commissioners decide on small grants non-profit recipients

• Clackamas County Commissioners have announced their decisions on the winners of the small grants they selected Tuesday, Oct. 30.
• For the fourth consecutive year, the Board of Commissioners has allocated $200,000 toward the Small Grants program. The county received 57 applications totaling $697,748.45.
• This program supports agencies that are making an effort to develop and implement innovative projects that would address the following goal. The goals of the program are to help the county's most vulnerable families and seniors.

September 2012

Clackamas County voters approve Measure 3-401 in special election

• Measure passed by 60 to 40 margin but law will have uncertain consequences.
• Election was certified by Clackamas County Clerk.
• County is studying potential impacts of law and how if affects current projects..

Clackamas County closes on loan to pay Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail obligation

• Financing obtained through Bank of America to pay $19.9 million obligation.
• Interest rate was 2.74 percent and annual payments roughly equal to what the County would have paid through a bond offering.
• Authorized through Aug. 22; order passed by County Commissioners.

Clackamas County Commissioners hold first Town Hall forum

• About 40 persons attended forum co-sponsored by the Villages at Mt. Hood.
• Discussion focused on several topics including sheriff patrols, snow removal issues in Government Camp and discussion of PERS reform. Questions from the forum can be found online here.
• The forum is first of quarterly forums to be held across the County and can be seen online here and on the Clackamas County Government Channel.

County Commissioners address local business community at Business in the County

• Annual forum is sponsored by the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce.
• Chair Charlotte Lehan delivered keynote speech outlining economic accomplishments during the past year.
• Forum can be viewed online on Clackamas County Government Channel.

Clackamas County opens memorial to employees who have passed away while actively employed by County.

• Honors 34 deceased Clackamas County employees with tree planted for each employee.
• Open to the public and located near the Juvenile Department on Red Soils campus.
• Ceremony can be viewed online.

Clackamas County Dog Services posts record year finding new homes

• Almost 75 percent of the nearly 1,400 dogs that arrived between Jan 1 and Dec. 31, 2011 were located in new "forever" homes.
• Another 14 percent were transferred to other facilities giving them a chance to be adopted elsewhere.

Clackamas County’s Broadband Express (CBX) was awarded a co-Community Broadband Fiber Network of the Year Award

• National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) honored the County’s fiber optic infrastructure project (CBX) for building exemplary public middle-mile fiber infrastructure that will connect urban, suburban and rural regions of the County. NATOA is a national association representing local governments that oversee communications, broadband and technology.
• CBX is a 170-mile fiber optic network around the county and will bring new or enhanced fiber optic connections to about 150 public agencies.  It is an open network, available to all, so communications providers can also use the infrastructure to reach new service areas or enhance their existing services.
• The County partnered with the Clackamas Education Service District and the City of Sandy in a $7.8 million grant awarded in June 2010 by American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to build this fiber network.
• This network will only provide “dark fiber” and the County will not be providing telephone, cable TV or internet services to the general public. 

Miles 4 Mileage run/walk is a great success

• On September 30, 2012 over 155 participants raised more than $5,500 on behalf of Clackamas Volunteers in the 2nd annual Miles 4 Mileage (M4M) fun run and walk.
• This is more than twice the number of participants from 2012.

Salmon River Bridge painting project is ahead of schedule, allowing Clackamas County to re-open Brightwood Loop Road

• The bridge that carries the Brightwood Loop Road over the Salmon River re-opened to the public on Friday, September 28, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. 
• The County temporarily closed the bridge Aug. 27 for repairs to the underside of the structure. The repairs will improve the bridge's structural integrity and prolong its life.

August 2012

Clackamas County Commissioners approve re-negotiated agreement for Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail

• County saves millions on long-term financing by reducing borrowing costs to $19.9 million from $25 million.
• TriMet offers major safety and aesthetic improvements to project and surrounding area.
• Improvements were identified through extensive public involvement process.

CCSD #1 completes final phase of sewer extension project in North Clackamas Revitalization Area urban renewal district

• CCSD #1 completed the third and final phase of construction on the NCRA sewer extension project, providing access to sanitary sewers for nearly 1,000 additional properties in this unincorporated area of Clackamas County between Happy Valley and Milwaukie.
• The NCRA is an urban renewal district located east of the City of Milwaukie, west of I-205, south of the Multnomah County line and generally north of Monroe Street. Before the sewer project began, about 1,300 properties in the area (including some in the City of Milwaukie sanitary sewer area) were without access to a public sanitary sewer system.
• The sewer extension project, which began in September 2009, was made possible by a partnership between the Clackamas County Development Agency and Water Environment Services/Clackamas County Service District #1. Service is now available in the entire project area.

The Clackamas County Library has pooled significant resources to make new online services available for free to anyone with a library card

• The library staffs in the Clackamas County district (LINCC) announced several new services which have just been added to the collection of internet resources. Resources are accessible for free online from home or office using a library card, and at any public library in Clackamas County.
• Visit the website, www.LINCC.org and explore the complete digital library listed under online resources. With your library card number and PIN, access if free. Don’t have a card? Get one at any of the 13 libraries in Clackamas County.

Road/bridge repair project completed early and under budget

• The Barlow Road/Rock Creek Bridge Project that began in mid-June was completed six weeks early and for less than the estimated $900,000 budget. The early completion is due to diligence of County staff and contractors, and the cooperation of adjacent property owners. Project had been slated for late September completion.
• Work included repairs to erosion damage from parallel flowing creek, guardrail replacements and installation of new environmentally sensitive landscaping.
• Speedy completion of project was aided by on-site representation by County and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and innovative construction techniques by contractor.

Watchdog group honors county for online transparency

• Given "B" grade from Sunshine Review which graded the transparency of Oregon's government websites
• Grades based on proactive disclosure of financial data, contact information, lobbying activities and other information

Clackamas County reaps long-term savings in re-financing existing bonds

• Achieves nearly $2 million in savings
• Bonds were used to finance Public Services Building and Public Service Training Center
• Took advantage of historically low interest rates to save long-term costs

Clackamas County Fair went off without a hitch

• The fair attracted about 125,000 people to the smokefree event center. A near-record 13,000 people came through the gates on Saturday.
• More than usual numbers in two categories – the rabbits and the floral entries – were recorded
• Attendance on Kids Day set a record for the driving course on Safety Street with more than 500 children. The weekend drove the final number to more than 1,500 drivers.

CCSD #1 completes Sandy River outfall repair

• Work was completed on the short-term Hoodland outfall repair project
• The outfall was damaged during the January 2011 flood
• The District is working closely with the community to research long-term options for Hoodland Treatment Plant discharge to avoid these costly repairs in the future.

Boring, Oregon, and Dull, Scotland – what a team

• Clackamas County Tourism Department staged a presentation at a recent Board of County Commissioners hearing forever linking the communities of Boring, Oregon, and Dull, Scotland.
• The county officially recognized the partnership between Boring, an unincorporated community in the county, and the village of Dull in Perth and Kinross County, Scotland.
• About 8,000 live in Boring on the way to Mt. Hood. Dull is a village of 84 people that is about 4,500 miles away.

July 2012

County Commissioners approve new diversity goals, measures

• Resolution sets key goal of superior public service for people of all backgrounds who live in, do business in, or use services provided by the county.
• Calls for internal review of county departments to assess and meet the diverse needs of residents, customers and clients.
• Further develop multilingual capacity to more effectively communicate with non-English speaking public and to better serve needs of vulnerable populations.
• Organize County Commissioner meetings in rural communities to provide increased and easier access to commissioners.

Tri-City and Clackamas County Service District No. 1 formally close purchase transaction on Blue Heron property

• $1.75 million purchase of 39-acre West Linn site was announced in January.
• Purchase includes outfall into the Willamette River and provides low-cost solution to future expansion needs, while protecting the environment.
• Districts are working closely with West Linn and community leaders to establish future vision for the site.

Housing Authority of Clackamas County to begin Easton Ridge rehabilitation soon

• The Housing Authority of Clackamas County ( HACC) is gearing up to rehabilitate the Easton Ridge property, a multifamily affordable property with 264 units.
• Scope of work includes replacement of the building envelope (siding), windows, upgrades to ventilation, and landscaping improvements.
• The project will begin in October 2013 and continue for 14 months.

Flood damage repairs completed along Barnards Road

• Section between Candlelight Court and Black bear Drive opened July 24 after being closed since January due to flooding damage.
• New culvert is larger and will keep the roadway and nearby properties safer from floods while providing passage for fish
• $235,000 repair project was paid from county road funds, which is drawn from the county's share of state gasoline tax revenue.

Clackamas County and other regional partners launch new health care partnership

• Oregon gave the go-ahead to the Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative to begin serving people on the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid on Sept. 1.
• The collaborative is a new non-profit founded by area hospitals, health plans and Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. 
• The Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative is also the largest coordinated care organization certified so far, serving nearly 170,000 people in the three counties.
• Coordinated care organizations are new healthcare hubs that have been charged with delivering better healthcare at a cost Oregonians can afford.
• “In Oregon, we are showing that it is possible to build a health care system around patients and their providers for better health and reduced costs,’’ said Gov. John Kitzhaber in a statement. “These new coordinated care organizations will be leading the way for everyone in our state.”

County programs honored by National Association of Counties

• Clackamas County wins four achievement awards honoring innovative programs that benefit residents, stakeholders and the public.
• Department of Transportation and Development wins special best in Category Award for SE 172nd Ave.-190th Drive Corridor Management plan which involved planning the alignment for a future transportation corridor in a rural area projected for urban growth.
• Award given to GREEN Corps-Fresh Start program a partnership between the Juvenile Division and Oregon State University Extension program that teaches troubled youth gardening, business and time management skills they can use to pay restitution.
• Award given to Watershed Health Program a partnership between Water Environment Services and North Clackamas School District to create a science curriculum for local watersheds.
• Award given to Clackamas County Diversity Advisory Council an employee-led effort to raise awareness and promote workplace diversity.

Clackamas County Arts Alliance wins grant for lighting of Oregon City municipal elevator

• Clackamas County Arts Alliance and Oregon City was awarded a $100,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts.
• Only four grants awarded in Oregon from $4.95 million national grant program.
• Grant will fund creation of a permanent art exhibit using light as the medium to wash projected color, pattern and images over the iconic Municipal Elevator in Oregon City.

Clackamas County wins honor in 2012 Digital Counties Survey

• Honored for using information and communications technology by the Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Program
• Clackamas County is ranked sixth for its population size.
• Award was given in partnership with the National Association of Counties.

June 2012

Clackamas County Commissioners approve 2012-13 fy budget

• All funds budget is $787,026,261 a decline over the previous fiscal year.
• County operating budget stands at $576,224.665 and reflects once again savings and prioritizes funding for public safety and for programs that benefit vulnerable populations.
• Budget reflects deep savings in administrative budget even beyond recommendations made by the Budget Committee in May.

Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County receives $1.5 million federal grant dollars to support ex-offenders in job training and placement earlier this month.

• U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $12 million in grant funding to Clackamas County and eight other non-profit organizations across the country to provide assistance for ex-offenders as they transition back to their communities.
• Funds will help up to 300 individuals leaving incarceration and returning to Clackamas County. The program will target ex-offenders with a history of sexual and physical abuse, family turmoil, learning disabilities and mental health or substance disorders. The emphasis will be on recruitment of female ex-offenders although both males and females will be recruited for the program.

Centerstone Clinic to expand access to urgent mental health services in Clackamas County

• Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services (H3S) is proud to announce the grand opening of Centerstone, the County Urgent Mental Health Walkin-in Clinic. Centerstone is located in the Ross Center near Clackamas Town Center at 11211 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite O, Happy Valley 97086.
• Centerstone is a place where people in crisis can talk to a counselor or peer service provider for information, resources and support.
• Centerstone often mental health urgent health care walkin services, peer support, mental health first-aid classes and crisis assessment and stabilization services.
• The walk-in clinic is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Clackamas County Treatment Court Services have also moved to Centerstone.

Housing Authority of Clackamas County and Home Forward of Multnomah County reach joint agreement to expand Section 8

• Home Forward and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) have reached an agreement to cooperate on an innovative new program that will expand housing options for people in need.
• As of July 1, 2012, Section 8 recipients in Clackamas and Multnomah County will be able to use their Section 8 vouchers in both counties, regardless of which jurisdiction administers their housing choice voucher.
• This greatly expands flexibility and access for low-income familities in both counties. It opens up housing choices for residents to locate closer to job opportunities, education or career training, affordable child care or other opportunities.

Clackamas County celebrates the preservation of the Government Camp Rest Area

• The Board of County Commissioners, state legislators and community partners gathered at the Government Camp Rest Area to celebrate the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1591. 
• SB 1591 guarantees long-term funding for the Government Camp Rest Area and ensures that the facility remains open for travelers and recreationists.
• The Oregon Travel Experience (OTE), which has an impressive track record of transforming rest areas around the state into clean, safe and welcoming places, is now charged with management of the Government Camp Rest Area.

Clackamas County celebrates passage of legislation authorizing dog training and testing as outright permitted uses on land zoned exclusive farm use (EFU land). 

• The Board of County Commissioners, state legislators and numerous dog advocacy and business groups gathered to celebrate the passage of House Bill (HB) 4170.
• HB 4170, which was passed by the Oregon State Legislature during the 2012 Session, changes state law to allow dog training businesses on farmland throughout Oregon.
• With the bill’s passage, dog training and testing businesses– which were closed in recent years – are once again allowed on property zoned for exclusive farm use.

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District marks opening of Trolley Trail

• About $4.5 million in federal grants were used to restore the former strretcar site.
• The trail represents the final link in a 20-mile loop that links the Springwater Corridor to the Interstate 205 biking/hiking path.
• Trolley Trail was the product of regional cooperation with Metro and the State of Oregon and provides a multi-use trail in the tract once operated by local railcar.

Clackamas County commissioners hold first evening meeting

• New evening meeting allows for more public attendance and participation.
• About 75 people attended the June 21 meeting at Development Services Building on Red Soils campus.

Young Leaders Project (YLP) students graduated and received certificates of completion June 26.

• After a congratulations from the Board of County Commissioners at the North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner, the county thanked the leadership training recipients.
• The county has sponsored the leadership course since 2003. This year’s graduating class will mark the end of the YLP program.

Three government channel programs receive top awards Television productions honored in the Videographer Awards competition

• Award of Distinction for Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit; Marc Ivanish, producer
• Award of Distinction for ICC-Molalla Farm Loop; Kimberly Jacobsen producer, Alison Grayson, videographer
• Award of Excellence for Remembering the Holocaust for the First Time; Kevin Brown, producer

May 2012    

Milwaukie-CCSD#1 wastewater agreement wins formal ratification

• Milwaukie City Council and Clackamas County commissioners (sitting as governing board for Clackamas County Service District #1) approved the 25-year agreement.
• The formal approvals are a result of nearly 10 years of ongoing bargaining toward a new agreement. Approval followed a public hearing in Milwaukie where city leaders and county officials answered questions about the agreement and its local  impact.

Tri-City Water Pollution Control Plant honored by local publication

• $79 million expansion provided much-needed boost to water treatment and environmental safety since being completed in July 2012.
• Honored by Daily Journal of Commerce as top project in the region for public buildings.

Boring Station Trailhead formally opens, provides regional trail link

• Boring Station Trailhead Park formally opened May 19. The trail connects downtown Boring to the Willamette River in Portland through the Springwater Corridor, a 22-mile regional trail network.
• New  park has a restroom building, bicycle racks and expanded parking for trail users.
• Project was a collaboration of Clackamas County, Metro, State and Friends of Boring Trailhead Station Park to convert a 7-acre tract of streetcar line into a modern and functional park facility.

First bike-only signal on Springwater Corridor turned on by Clackamas County traffic engineers on May 22

• The signal is located where the path crosses the SE Johnson Creek Boulevard and Bell Avenue, just south of the Portland city limits. It allows bike traffic to cross diagonally from the northeast corner to the southwest corner (and vice versa), instead of having to use two separate crosswalks — a safer configuration for drivers and bicyclists.   
• The $70,000 county project included rebuilding the curb ramps, installing new push-button posts for people to use while walking (bikes hover over a sensor to trigger the light) and countdown timers.
• The purpose of the improvements is to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety and access around and through the intersection. 

Canby Ferry survey results show strong support for the ferry and raising fees

• More than 90 percent of people to responding in February to a survey about the Canby Ferry expressed support for raising fares for those who use the ferry, and the vast majority of people identifying themselves as bicyclists said they would be willing to pay for using it. 
• The ferry passed a required Coast Guard inspection in April and is now licensed for another five years, and plans are to have the propulsion system retrofitted in fall-winter 2012. In the meantime, the Board of Commissioners has approved fare increases for those who use the ferry beginning July 1 - $2 each for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, and $4 for cars.
• The survey showed strong, positive feelings for the ferry, as a piece of county history, as a great tourist attraction, as a way to travel more quickly and safely across the river than using freeways.

Clackamas County sponsored "Exporting Clackamas County" forum

• Sponsored by Clackamas County Business and Economic Development, the forum invited business executives, business owners and local experts to discuss the value of exporting goods and services from Clackamas County. 
• Provided overview of export activity in the state and throughout the region. Emerging markets in Asia and Europe are buying locally-made products from a range of locally-based industries.

Board of County Commissioners appoints committee to raise awareness, improve services to veterans

• The new Clackamas County Veterans Committee was started May 10 and will be in the Clackamas County Department of Health, Housing and Human Services.
• The committee will consist of veterans, family members and service providers to honor veterans raise awareness, increase coordination and improve service.

Goals and objectives set for 20-year Transportation System Plan (TSP) update

• The first major step in creating Clackamas County's new Transportation System Plan (TSP) was taken to the Board of Commissioners April 29 with approval of a vision, goals and objectives to guide the remainder of the project.
• Recommended by the TSP's 22-member committee, they will be used to guide the work of the public, staff and the commission in preparing a 20-year plan for transportation policies and projects in unincorporated areas of the county.
• The vision is supported by goals that include sustainability, local business and jobs, safety and health, equity and fiscal responsibility.
• The signal is located where the path crosses the SE Johnson Creek Boulevard and Bell Avenue, just south of the Portland city limits. It allows bike traffic to cross diagonally from the northeast corner to the southwest corner (and vice versa), instead of having to use two separate crosswalks — a safer configuration for drivers and bicyclists.   
• The $70,000 county project included rebuilding the curb ramps, installing new push-button posts for people to use while walking (bikes hover over a sensor to trigger the light) and countdown timers.
• The purpose of the improvements is to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety and access around and through the intersection.   

April 2012

Sunnyside Library celebrates its formal opening

• New 18,000-square-foot library replaces the former Clackamas Corner Library.
• Primarily serves Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Boring, Damascus and Clackamas areas although it is open to all county residents.
• Made possible by 2008 passage of the Library District of Clackamas County.

Clackamas County Service District No. 1 (CCSD #1) and the City of Milwaukie reached a proposed wastewater agreement

• The new agreement includes a "good neighbor" policy to address aesthetic and odor issues with the plant.
• This agreement settles many long-standing issues between the city and the district.

CCDS#1 and Tri-City Service District to close on the West Linn Blue Heron in property mid-June

• Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of the service districts, was the successful bidder for the West Linn property. The property includes a valuable outfall into the Willamette River that will help the districts meet future regulatory demands.
• The successful purchase of the property will save ratepayers in both districts millions of dollars over the next 20 years.

Clackamas County Commissioners to expand public outreach

• Announces nightly monthly business meeting starting in June, which will enable more citizens to attend the weekly business meetings.
• Plan quarterly town halls that will be held in various communities within the county.
• Affords citizens and the public more access and participation in county governance.

Clackamas County near top in Oregon for health

• Clackamas County is in the top tier of Oregon counties for a range of health factors, according to a new national report that ranks each county in every state.
• Clackamas County ranked number four in overall health outcomes in Oregon. This matches last year's rankings. In 2010, Clackamas County placed third overall.
• The county is also ranked fourth in overall health factors, which decreased from number three in 2011. The county ranked fifth in this category in 2010.
• The report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is an annual "health checkup" ranking counties using such criteria as the length and quality of life of county residents as well as health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment.

Clackamas County agrees to post emergency messaging on public alerts website

• Allows for distribution of information to regional partners during crisis or emergency. Website is at http://www.publicalerts.org/
• Ensures wider reach of emergency notifications and messaging.
• For local emergency alerts sign up for the Clackamas County Emergency Notification System CCENS at http://www.clackamas.us/emergency/ccens.jsp

Canby Ferry survey results show strong support for the ferry and raising fees

• More than 90 percent of people responding to a Canby Ferry survey expressed support for raising fares for those who use the ferry, and the vast majority of people identifying themselves as bicyclists said they would be willing to pay for using it.
• A required Coast Guard inspection in April licensed the ferry for another five years and plans are to have the propulsion system retrofitted by winter 2012. The Board of County Commissioners has approved fare increases for those who use the ferry beginning July 1 - $2 each for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists and $4 for cars.
• The survey showed strong, positive feelings for the ferry as a piece of county history, as a great tourist attraction and as a way to travel more quickly and safely across the river than using the freeways.

Clackamas County Public and Government Affairs successfully completed its first audit, by consultant Talbot, Korvola and Warwick, LLP

• PGA appears to be "executing its mission successfully."
• Despite a number of major changes within the department, PGA has improved its efforts in promoting services offered to internal (employees/departments) and external (community) audiences.

Clackamas County to use mobile technology to improve community health

• Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services (H3S) has launched an innovative new program to help improve physical and mental health outcomes for patients.
• The mHealth program, also known as Mobile Health will use text messages to keep in touch with clients managing chronic conditions such as mental illness and diabetes. Cell phones and the mobile platform for the project were supplied by a partner, GenerationOne, a private healthcare technology company.
• The mHealth program received national recognition and was awarded a Model Practice Program Award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in February 2012. NACCHO's Model Practices Program honors and recognizes outstanding local health practices from across the nation and shares and promotes these practices among local health departments.

Growing demand for the low-cost spay and neuter clinics

• 63 female and 37 male dogs on waiting list for services
• Clackamas County Dog Services is seeking grant monies and donations to be able to offer more clinics and better meet the community's needs.
• Clinics are offered one day a month at the Clackamas County Dog Shelter, 13141 SE Highway 224, Clackamas. Cost is $15 for spaying (females) and $10 for neutering (males).

KOIN-TV news anchor Mike Donahue helped the Clackamas County Government Channel with a documentary about Pechuck Lookout

• Mike Donahue narrated the production.
• The award-winning channel raises its profile attracting commercial talent to assist with projects.

Hamlet of Molalla Prairie held its third annual board of directors election

• One new board member was elected and three were re-elected.

March 2012

Citizen Survey shows widespread approval of County Services

• Job creation, growth and economic development were of paramount concern to respondents in poll conducted every two years to gauge community response to county services and programs.
• 60 percent ranked as "satisfied with County services. Respondents nearly split on Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail.

  Clackamas County is going solar

• More than 300 residents have signed up for site assessments through the County's Growing Solar program. More than 1,000 participated in unscientific online survey showing similar results.
• The newly-implemented program by Office of Sustainability provides education and resources to help save money, reduce energy usage and protect the environment.

Canby Ferry survey conducted

• More than 1,000 people took the Canby Ferry survey during the two-weeks it was offered online. Showed high level of engagement on the issue
• Provided meaningful direction for future decisions regarding the ferry operations.

Stone Creek Golf Club Superintendent wins national honor

• Dave Phipps was awarded with a national honor for his environmental stewardship of Stone Creek Golf Club.
• National Award highlights work and environmental stewardship and recognizes individual primarily responsible.

Clackamas County offers support group for persons going through Divorce

• Program called "A Step Forward" is an 8-week support group for persons going through divorce.
• Offered through Clackamas County Resolution Services.

Governor signs HB 4170 cooperative effort with Clackamas County, small businesses and state agencies and officials

• Lifts some restrictions on farmers and small businesses.
• Allows and protects dog training businesses on privately-owned farm land in Oregon.
• Permits dog training classes and testing trails allowing for certain limits in number and length.

February 2012

Clackamas County approved $30,000 toward establishment of a School Based Health Center in Estacada

• Expands health services in Clackamas County.
• County now supports SBCH in Milwaukie, Oregon City and Canby.

Oregon Legislature passes bill transferring management of 17 rest stops to the Oregon Travel Experience

• Clackamas County heavily promoted legislation seeking protections for local highway rest areas.
• Ensures continued operation of Government Camp Rest Area on U.S. Highway 101 providing key respite for tourists visiting Mt. Hood and surrounding area.

Dog Services implements low-cost spay and neutering services

• Serves low-income residents with pets who need spay and neutering services which protects the well-being of pets and reduces the overall population.
• Program is booked solid. Outside sponsors sought to defray the costs.

Clackamas County Got Plugged In Feb. 29

• Interactive state-of-the-county event drew widespread on-site participation.
• Commissioners fielded questions via social media channels.

Sunnyside health and Wellness Center opens

• Greatly expands medical, dental and behavioral health services within Clackamas County.
• Coupled with anticipated opening of behavioral health clinic later in spring will expand services to 8,000 new patients throughout the County.

Healthy Living Grants Awarded

• Health, Housing and Human Services has approved $100,000 in Healthy Eating Active Living Grants.
• Grants promote healthy eating, physical activity, include projects such as community gardens, walking paths and cooking classes.

Veterans Service Officer hired

• New Veterans' Services officer is coupled with activation of a new veteran's Council.
• Both actions will significantly improve services and insure that veterans' get all entitled benefits.

Broadband Passage approved in Milwaukie

• The City of Milwaukie waived $1.8 million in franchise fees while granting access to rights-of-way for installation of broadband fiber. The fee waiver counts toward the $3 million local match for the project.

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