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Clackamas County board appoints Schroeder as 2026 vice chair; housing authority confirms role
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Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to name Commissioner Schroeder the board’s vice chair for 2026; the Housing Authority of Clackamas County likewise appointed her vice chair. The board’s selection followed the prescribed rotation and drew brief remarks about collaborative agenda‑setting.
Commissioners on the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Commissioner Schroeder to serve as the board’s vice chair for 2026.
County Administrator Gary Schmidt explained the board policy that the first business meeting of the calendar year selects a vice chair. Commissioner Paul Savas nominated Commissioner Schroeder; Commissioner Helm seconded the motion. Commissioner Schroeder thanked colleagues and said she would “take it very seriously” and consult with fellow commissioners as she helps set meeting agendas. The clerk recorded the vote as 4 to 0 in favor.
Because the vice chair of the board serves the same role for the Housing Authority of Clackamas County, the board then convened as the housing authority and appointed Schroeder to that post as well; the housing authority poll passed 5 to 0.
Why it matters: the vice chair stands in for the chair when the chair is absent and participates in agenda planning, so the selection shapes internal leadership and meeting management through the year. The actions were procedural and followed the board’s standard rotation and rules.
Actions and vote details: the board motion to appoint Schroeder as vice chair of the Board of County Commissioners was moved by Commissioner Paul Savas and seconded by Commissioner Helm; clerk recorded aye votes from Commissioners Helm, Schroeder, Savas and Chair Roberts (tally 4–0). The housing authority appointment was moved and seconded and the clerk recorded a 5–0 poll.
The board then recessed to continue other agenda business.
