Tootie Smith

Public Safety
Local Control
No Tolling

I am very proud of the results we have achieved with our current commission members. We are a family with strong beliefs that differ at times but we have been able to come together to get real things done.

I can confidently say that we have shown, clearly, that ideas matter. While neighboring counties facing the same issues, continue to stumble and experience higher crime, failed business, spikes in violence, increasing division and urban decay... we have chosen our own path, and it has, and it will continue to work.

There is always more we can do, but I am proud of what we've accomplished in the face of some extremely serious challenges... Covid, Fires, Ice Storms, Financial challenges and Social Unrest to name a few. I am very excited to continue leading Clackamas County on our own unique path of success.

Accomplishments:

Stopped Tolling

This commission’s work was instrumental in the governor’s decision to pause tolling and I am ...

Fully Funded Police

The current commission fully supports our police and public safety. We guaranteed funding for every ...

Reduced Homelessness

We decreased the unsheltered homeless population by 65% by implementing a recovery oriented system of ...

Reduced Crime

As a commission, public safety is our greatest priority, and being named one of the ...

Defended Property Rights

For as long as I have been on the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, I ...

Improved Public Safety

Our commission’s number one priority is public safety, and our results speak for themselves. Under ...

Increased Public Accountability

Part of our job as a commission is to ensure every tax dollar creates the ...

Ended failed ‘Portland’ policies

When I ran for office, I promised to stop “Portland Creep” from ...

Community Comments

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108 testimonials

Nunya Twitter Comment

04.09.2024

Finally a responsible adult in the political arena!

@staycisreal Twitter Comment

04.08.2024

Tootie Smith is the real deal! Practical and intelligent! Just wow!!!!!

PDX Real - Community Engaged Reporting Instagram Post

04.08.2024

I don’t know a more effective politician in the state of Oregon than Tootie Smith the Chair of Clackmas County. Tootie Smith has stopped the...

I don’t know a more effective politician in the state of Oregon than Tootie Smith the Chair of Clackmas County. Tootie Smith has stopped the highway tolls twice, is leading the way for helping the homeless in her county, and has made significant cuts in the county government.
She is re-running for county chair in May, and Clackamas County is lucky to have her.

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