Clackamas County board at impasse over condemnation of Dave Hunt May 06 2021
Chair Tootie Smith s rush to judgement criticized as lacking respect for due process of law.
Clackamas County commissioners this week hit an impasse over how to address the arrest of former Oregon House Speaker and current Clackamas Community College board member Dave Hunt for commercial sexual solicitation.
As first reported by Pamplin Media Group, the Democrat who lives between Gladstone and Milwaukie was picked up in April during an undercover sting conducted by the Portland Police Bureau. Hunt was among eight men cited in an operation where officers posted online decoy ads on known human trafficking websites, and people who according to the bureau contacted undercover police officers to arrange payment for sexual acts were criminally cited.
Clackamas County halts effort to repeal emergency declaration May 06 2021
UPDATE: Board tables discussion on rescinding housing measure; Chair Tootie Smith blames panic stirred by email campaign.
UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 6, 12:40 P.M.: The Clackamas Board of County Commissioners has decided, for now, not to end an emergency housing declaration nearly three months before its scheduled sunset. The board s decision Thursday, May 6, to stall their action on ending the declaration came after a somewhat bitter discussion over whether rescinding the emergency order would impact the county s ability to be agile in responding to safety threats to Clackamas County s unhoused populations caused by extreme weather events such as ice storms, wildfires or heat. It is set to expire on Aug. 1, 2021, but has been renewed by the board each of the last four years.
Clackamas County halts effort to repeal emergency declaration May 06 2021
UPDATE: Board tables discussion on rescinding housing measure; Chair Tootie Smith blames panic stirred by email campaign.
UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 6, 12:40 P.M.: The Clackamas Board of County Commissioners has decided, for now, not to end an emergency housing declaration nearly three months before its scheduled sunset. The board s decision Thursday, May 6, to stall their action on ending the declaration came after a somewhat bitter discussion over whether rescinding the emergency order would impact the county s ability to be agile in responding to safety threats to Clackamas County s unhoused populations caused by extreme weather events such as ice storms, wildfires or heat. It is set to expire on Aug. 1, 2021, but has been renewed by the board each of the last four years.
Clackamas County officials weigh in on trial of Derek Chauvin
Sheriff Angela Brandenburg: No one is above the law, guilty verdict of former officer confirms
Board Chair Tootie Smith began the April 21 meeting of Clackamas County commissioners by commenting on the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
Smith joined public officials in Clackamas County and across the state and nation committing to justice for all people. There was a decision that came down yesterday that has impacted America. It just shows that our justice system is provided accountability when it s needed, and we here at Clackamas County will continue our good work along those lines for justice, public safety and the preservation of freedom, Smith said.