Paul Savas was elected to the Clackamas County Commission in November 2010. He has been involved in local government and civic organizations for years, and brings experience as the owner of a small business in Clackamas County for over 25 years.
Paul Savas
| Current term: | 2019–2022 |
| Previous terms: | 2015–2018 2011–2014 |
Priorities
- Effectively and efficiently use taxpayer dollars to deliver vital services and leverage private sector investment that leads to job creation
- Promote fiscal responsibility with decision-making that ensures future stability, protects investments in infrastructure, and limits debt
- Promote a high quality of life through holistic land use and transportation planning, creating competitive business environments, maintaining strong stewardship of our natural resources, and supporting engaged communities
- Build trust between government and the community with public involvement policies based on transparency and genuine public process
- Provide a network of resources to help the most vulnerable citizens such as children, the elderly, and veterans, by partnering with volunteers, faith-based organizations, and non-profits
Committees and membership
Current
- Co-Chair, Clackamas County Coordinating Committee (C4)
- Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT)
- Vice Chair, Region 1 ODOT Area Commission on Transportation (R1ACT)
- Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) Transportation Committee
- North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) Advisory Board
- Clackamas County Business Alliance (CCBA)
- Oak Grove Community Council
- Vice Chair, National Association of Counties (NACo) Transportation Steering Committee
Past
- Oak Lodge Sanitary District Board, 2003–2011
- Oak Lodge Water District Board, 2001–2005
- North Clackamas County Water Commission, 2001–2005
- Regional Water Providers Consortium, 2001–2005
- Wastewater Solutions Task Force, 2008–2015
- Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), 2005–2007
- Chair, McLoughlin Area Plan Phase I Committee, 2005–2007
- Jennings Lodge Community Planning Organization
About Paul
Paul saw first-hand the ability of local government to affect the daily lives of residents and business owners. As a resident of an unincorporated area of Clackamas County, he was concerned with a lack of effective public process for land use applications. That led to his involvement in several local governing boards and committees, where he used his personal experiences to ensure effective public engagement and decision making for all community members.
Value Pricing Advisory Committee
Join the discussion about tolling on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in the region. Paul is a member of the Value Pricing Advisory Committee, hosted by the Oregon Transportation Commission and Oregon Department of Transportation.
