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Clackamas County Chair Craig Roberts has issued the following statement regarding Commissioner Melissa Fireside's indictment:
"The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has been informed that Commissioner Melissa Fireside has been indicted by a Clackamas County Grand Jury. Commissioner Fireside has notified me of her decision to take a leave of absence, effective immediately.
"As Chair of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, I want to express that I am deeply concerned by the indictment of Commissioner Fireside. This is a serious matter, and the Board remains committed to maintaining the trust and confidence that the people of Clackamas County have placed in us while continuing to fulfill our responsibilities to them.
"Under Oregon law, the Board does not have the authority to remove an elected commissioner. However, I want to assure everyone that the Board is committed to reviewing all available options within its legal authority to uphold the trust of Clackamas County voters and address their concerns."