Ben West

As Clackamas County Commissioner:

Dramatically Reduced Homelessness

Stopped Tolling Launch

Ended Killer Drug Legalization

Fully Funded Police

Defended Property Rights

County Commissioner

Lieutenant, Navy Reserve Officer

Cardiology Nurse

Ben West

As Clackamas County Commissioner:

Dramatically Reduced Homelessness

Stopped Tolling Launch

Ended Killer Drug Legalization

Fully Funded Police

Defended Property Rights

County Commissioner

Lieutenant, Navy Reserve Officer

Cardiology Nurse

As your commissioner, I've focused on delivering results that directly impact the lives of Clackamas County residents. Together, we’ve made incredible progress:

  • Reduced homelessness by 65%: I led the creation of a groundbreaking Blue-Ribbon Commission that brought together innovative thinkers and experts to implement real solutions, ensuring compassionate yet accountable strategies to help those in need.

  • Stopped I-205 tolling: Through strong advocacy and support from our community, we’ve halted this harmful plan. I remain committed to ensuring all future attempts at tolling are stopped permanently.

  • Reversed Measure 110: I worked with passionate community members to address the widespread devastation caused by deadly drugs, implementing effective strategies to protect our families and neighborhoods.

  • Secured full police funding: Public safety is non-negotiable. Under my leadership, we fully funded law enforcement, giving our officers the resources they need to make Clackamas County the safest large county in Oregon.

  • Defended property rights: I’ve stood firm against Metro’s overreach, preventing policies that would harm affordable housing, displace local jobs, and undermine our community’s independence.

These are the kinds of results we need to build on. With your continued support, I’ll keep fighting for safer neighborhoods, affordable living, and a Clackamas County we’re all proud to call home.

As your commissioner, I've focused on delivering results that directly impact the lives of Clackamas County residents. Together, we’ve made incredible progress:

  • Reduced homelessness by 65%: I led the creation of a groundbreaking Blue-Ribbon Commission that brought together innovative thinkers and experts to implement real solutions, ensuring compassionate yet accountable strategies to help those in need.

  • Stopped I-205 tolling: Through strong advocacy and support from our community, we’ve halted this harmful plan. I remain committed to ensuring all future attempts at tolling are stopped permanently.

  • Reversed Measure 110: I worked with passionate community members to address the widespread devastation caused by deadly drugs, implementing effective strategies to protect our families and neighborhoods.

  • Secured full police funding: Public safety is non-negotiable. Under my leadership, we fully funded law enforcement, giving our officers the resources they need to make Clackamas County the safest large county in Oregon.

  • Defended property rights: I’ve stood firm against Metro’s overreach, preventing policies that would harm affordable housing, displace local jobs, and undermine our community’s independence.

These are the kinds of results we need to build on. With your continued support, I’ll keep fighting for safer neighborhoods, affordable living, and a Clackamas County we’re all proud to call home.

Endorsements

Christine Drazan

State Senator

Betsy Johnson

Former State Senator

Rick Lewis

State Representative

Jeff Helfrich

State Representative

David Brock Smith

State Senator

Fred Girod

State Senator

Todd Nash

State Senator

Matt Bunch

State Representative

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Commissioner Ben West Speaks Out as International Hunt for Former Colleague Begins

Commissioner Ben West Speaks Out as International Hunt for Former Colleague Begins

Published on Koin.com Former Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside is the subject of an international search after allegedly fleeing Oregon with her 9-year-old son, facing charges of aggrava... ...more

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October 28, 20251 min read

Ben West: A Call for Civility in an Age of Division

Ben West: A Call for Civility in an Age of Division

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Ben West Champions Countywide Access to Affordable Housing at El Nido Groundbreaking

Ben West Champions Countywide Access to Affordable Housing at El Nido Groundbreaking

Published on djcoregon.com A Daily Journal of Commerce report on the groundbreaking of the El Nido affordable housing project in Lake Oswego highlights Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West as a cen... ...more

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October 17, 20251 min read

Ben West Leads Groundbreaking for New Homeless Services Center: “A Major Investment in Recovery and Dignity”

Ben West Leads Groundbreaking for New Homeless Services Center: “A Major Investment in Recovery and Dignity”

Published on WestLinnTidings.com A West Linn Tidings report on the groundbreaking of Clackamas County’s new 35,000-square-foot homeless services center features Commissioner Ben West as a leading voi... ...more

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