Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents urge civility and transparency as commissioners face scrutiny; board calls for collegiality
Summary
Multiple public commenters on Jan. 16 urged civility, transparency and adherence to oaths after recent controversies involving commissioners. Speakers called for colleagues to "mind their oath of office" and for elected officials to avoid personal attacks.
Several residents used public comment time at the Jan. 16 Clackamas County Board of Commissioners meeting to press elected officials on conduct, transparency and immigration-enforcement policy.
Richard Bargalski of Oregon City, a voter who said he participated in recent elections, urged commissioners to "mind their oath of office, quit the games and work together," calling for moderation and bipartisanship after a divisive period on the board. "Make local…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
