County Legislative Priorities

We work closely with elected representatives and key officials at all levels of government to promote Clackamas County’s interests on your behalf.

County Initiatives at the State Level

Each year, the Board of County Commissioners approves state legislative agendas that outline the county’s policy and funding priorities for the Oregon State Legislature. Our main initiatives include:

• Clackamas County Recovery Campus
  Secure $20 million in additional funding to support the development and construction of the Clackamas County recovery campus, which will increase the number of beds available for substance abuse treatment. In line with our planned recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC), the recovery campus will offer person-centered support, treatment, and resources to help achieve and sustain long-term recovery for individuals overcoming substance use disorders. The county purchased a property for the campus in 2024, and community engagement is underway.
• 2025 Transportation Package
  Advocate for long-term transportation funding that protects the 50/30/20 distribution in the State Highway Fund, funds the projects committed by the state legislature in 2017 without burdening local communities, addresses safety and deferred maintenance projects, and supports housing and job growth. Transportation priorities in 2025 include:
  • Completing the HB 2017 commitments, including the entire I-205 Improvements Project
  • Supporting infrastructure investments like the Sunrise Corridor to promote housing and job growth for our fastest-growing cities
  • Improving transit ridership and rider connections between urban and rural providers
  • Advancing safety improvements in rural communities, including Mt. Hood

State Legislative Agendas and Reports

County Initiatives at the Federal Level

In addition to our work at the state level, the Board of County Commissioners approves federal legislative agendas that outline the county’s policy and funding priorities for the U.S. Congress. 
 

Federal Fiscal FY 2025-2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Project List

• Mt. Hood Transit Access
• Clackamas Housing Production Infrastructure

Federal Legislative Agendas