Veterans Advisory Council (VAC)

The Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council advises the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services on all matters relating to the provision of services to veterans, their families and dependents, ensuring that the needs of veterans, their families and dependents are recognized and addressed in a timely manner. Veterans Advisory Council also makes recommendations regarding current issues affecting veterans, their families and dependents.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Council members

  • Laurie Kimmell – Chair 
  • Betty Fish-Ferguson – Secretary 
  • Dan Miner – Vice Chair
  • Tracy Bogard – Former Chair
  • Aubire Balkwill
  • Austin Hansen
  • Brian Gornick
  • Carol Bernhard
  • Don Kingsborough
  • James Manning
  • Kyrion Gray
  • Michael Blackwell
  • Paul Edgar
  • Rafael Kaup
  • Robert Killgore
  • Steve Beals
  • Tawnya Lege
  • Thomas McAlarney
Contact Us
Department Staff
Sean Wells
Staff liaison
971-201-6181

Phone:503-655-8640
Fax:503-650-5722

2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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