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Votes and actions at a glance: Clackamas County policy sessions (July 20 & 28, 2026)
Summary
The board advanced a planning process for a potential public safety levy, appointed James Rhodes interim sheriff (4-1), directed staff to pursue a five-year WES I&I IGA renewal (5-0), and moved a scaled library-district review (option 2) (5-0).
Key formal actions taken during the Clackamas County policy sessions:
- Interim sheriff appointment: Motion to appoint James Rhodes as Clackamas County sheriff (moved by Commissioner West; seconded for discussion by Commissioner Savas). Vote: 4-1 in favor; Chair Roberts opposed. Record includes inconsistent mention of effective date (08/03/2026 and 08/23/2026) that the board should clarify.
- WES I&I IGA renewal: Motion to direct staff to submit a five-year renewal of the inflow-and-infiltration intergovernmental agreement to a business meeting for final approval (moved by Director Helm; seconded by Director Schrader). Vote: 5-0 in favor.
- Library district: Motion to pursue option 2 (scaled strategic framework) and coordinate outreach with cities and library directors (moved by Director Savas). Vote: 5-0 in favor.
- Levy planning: The board directed the administrator to propose a small internal planning group and optional external advisory group to scope a possible levy referral; no formal referral decision was made at these sessions.
