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Council hears staffing, hiring and SNAP concerns as members prepare for possible benefit disruptions

Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported four new service coordinators (three bilingual) will start next week but warned of possible layoffs in related county divisions; members discussed SNAP changes, potential November impacts from a government shutdown, and plans to publish food‑resource guidance.

Program staff told the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council that four new service coordinators will start next week—three bilingual Spanish/English hires—while also warning of possible layoffs across Health Planning and Human Services and DB licensing due to budget uncertainty.

"We have 4 new service…

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