Finally Clackamas County is getting most of it's services together in one general location. About 4…read moreyears ago the 1st PSB was built. It brought together the clerk, social services, children services, administration and commissioners. Recently Elections moved in about a block away. Jail, tax assessors and dog control were already up there in the area. Now the 2nd PSB is nearly completed and it brings the Building and Developement departments over from the Sunnybrook building. So now at least when the public gets the "run around" saying that you really needed to go to such and such department for that... at least you don't have to run all over town. A nice courtyard with water features now sits between #1 and #2, local art graces the halls and walls of the building, a coffee cart in the lobby makes good coffee and is also a training tool for a county work training program. Be nice to the employees in the County Clerks recording division. They are a bunch of nice people that have to work for a psychotic elected official. Please take pitty on them and tell them to hang in there. There is alway hope that the next election will bring change.

First off let me start off by saying that Clackamas County dog control have moved from this…read morelocation they are now at 13141 se Keeley ct Clackamas Oregon. Next I would like to say I cannot believe that you are not allowed to bring in your own dogs while you are purchasing your dog license. Your dog might disrupt their personal dogs that is the reason that they gave me. Told me on a 70° day to leave my St.Bernard in the car. Next they had my wrong address I have lived at this address for over 33 years. Next they had 4 of my dogs that were deceased still on their records. Next they Were rude and made it seem like they were doing me a favor. Next they had on one computer that one of my dogs licenses was up in 2013 then another co-worker said that on another computer it had 2015 . After all of this they charge me a late fee. They obviously they can't keep good records. I don't know about anyone else but I will remember this review the next time animal control wants to raise our taxes.

Clackamas county actually wants business to succeed so that they can employee the residents,…read moregenerate more tax revenue, etc. It is sooo much better than other nearby counties. You can walk in and speak with someone about your project without waiting all day like in Portland. I am very happy to be moving my business out of Portland and to a jurisdiction that treats us fairly.

And you talk to other people who get a general permit, trying to sell their house, do not do…read moresomething to code, they get turned in to this department, and to the top dog and commissioners and nothing gets done. What the hell???? You get permits, do it legal and they cost you money, yet someone is totally out of code and nothing...this department needs to be cleaned out

It's fairly easy to review something you know quite a bit about and sort of like, based on a…read morefamiliar feel, the gut, and, occasionally, because of my apologism. Such an entity would be Clackamas County, Oregon. Clackamas County is one of the counties making up the Portland metro area, along with the counties of Multnomah, where Portland is located, and Washington, where the Silicon Forest is located. If the metro area is tallied as the Portland-Vancouver WA area, then Clark County WA needs to be included. However, for state and local government purposes, such as Trimet, the three county transit agency, Clark County would be omitted. Clackamas County is not always well understood, be it to its residents, to Portlanders who are content within its city limits except to travel, and to those from out of the area. Clackamas County figures prominently in Oregon's history, with its name derived from the Clackamas Indians who lived in the area, including across the river in Washington. It's also important because Oregon City, the county seat, is the end of the Oregon Trail, which brought settlers from America's heartland and, to a large degree, shaped its cultural composition. The county is the largest of the counties in the Portland metro area. Washington County to the west abuts several of the counties on the Coastal Range, separating it from Oregon Coast counties. On the other hand, Clackamas County sprawls eastward, almost to Central Oregon. In so doing, it is home to Mount Hood, Oregon's mountain icon. Most of the county is rural, with its population concentrated along the I-205 bypass arc which sweeps the metro area's East Side before rejoining I-5 north of Vancouver, WA as it continues up to Seattle and the Canadian border. Consistent with its rural flavor, it is the least populous of the three counties, despite being the largest. In 1990, it had about 375,000 people. Today, it has approximately 410,000 people. Growth in terms of infill is happening in already established cities, such as Milwaukie and Gladstone. Growth by expansion seems to be happening east and south, beyond Happy Valley, Oregon City, and Wilsonville. Some things are apparent and others are not. What is apparent is its lineage, with over 55% of German, English, Irish, and Norwegian ancestry, in that order. That is shifting as people from other ethnicities and races are calling Clackamas County home, though not as quickly as is in Portland proper. What is also apparent is that there is more light industry and distribution here, in contrast to more corporate and tech concerns in Multnomah and Washington Counties. Nevertheless, the county is diversified enough in terms of what it produces and what services it offers. What is not apparent is the county's political leanings. One could assume it would be overwhelmingly Republican. It is balanced, and at times tips slightly Democratic. What is also not apparent is how cosmopolitan it is or isn't, and its East Side versus West Side identity. Clackamas County is indeed mostly an East Side county. However, Clackamas County actually crosses the line of demarcation, the Willamette River, and the upscale suburbs of Lake Oswego and West Linn are west of the river, yet part of Clackamas County. They might be associated with the West Side because they are often accessed by I-5 and are adjacent to Washington County. The I-205 arc's major hub of commerce is the Sunnyside Corridor in Clackamas and Happy Valley, parts of which might resemble Lake Oswego and West Linn, though might be dismissed by some because of their more nouveau vibe. Growth in this area has been fueled by MAX train service to the Clackamas Town Center terminus. Clackamas County is growing and changing. Parts of it show vestiges of the "Sometimes a Great Notion" version of Oregon and parts of it show the input of transplantation from the state below and, as such, I jokingly refer to parts of it as "Clackafornia." It is actually growing in population with people from within the area and from all over the globe, its economy is changing, and its infrastructure is expanding. Though not as lengthy as the 2 rail lines to the West Side, 2 MAX train lines also now service the county, with the most recent addition connecting Milwaukie to downtown Portland. Some people like living in Portland, and in its established neighborhoods with their own look and feel. Some suburbanites prefer the West Side, on the same side of the river as downtown and with more dibs on intellectual cachet. Still, Clackamas County, offers quite a bit of diversity and is close enough to Portland's diversity, touching Portland's city limit adjacent to popular "Southeast," not to mention being on the same side of the river and thus closer to the airport, which is mostly accessed from the I-205 arc. One thing in Clackamas County that is certain and inevitable is change. What you might also discover is that it's an agreeable enough place.

I don't really know what to say about how disappointed I am with the Clackamas County Parks &…read moreRecreation Department, as well as the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office. Finding the words to describe the disappointing interaction between us, pales in comparison to the lingering aftertaste I will always experience when I think of Clackamas County. Such needless negativity on a beautiful day like today. I hope you gain some insight from this incident, so that you may avoid staining someone else's summer vacation. I woke up around 5am, tuned up my bike, packed my trailer and rode my bike down to the Moda Center, where I caught the Blue line over to Gresham. From there I caught several winding trails, some with bike lanes, some without I managed to get there in 1 push, although it exerted me quite a bit. There was an abundance of rocks in the bike lane, which made the experience feel rather unsafe. 2 hours later, I make it to Barton park, trailer in tow. I pull up to the front with all my camping gear. This being my first time there, I was unsure of the procedure. I had a delightful conversation with the young lady at the Kiosk about my ride out here and the beautiful scenery along the way. I promptly attempt to pay whatever she needs from me to make this official. Instead, she tells me that I don't have to pay because I'm not in a motorized vehicle. That was a total score considering I had just biked all the way there and I was unaware of such an awesome opportunity. "Keep Portland Green!" I always say, and I dismissed this as another awesome, newly discovered perk of living in Oregon. There always doing something like that. Like that time they raised the bottle deposit to 10 cents back in April, they're worth good money now! I chucked it off as good ol fashion earth stuff and continued about my way. I've lived here for about 4 years now and I'm always discovering new things I've never heard of, Barton Park being one of them. I continued along the path, and I noticed the first campground said "RV' ONLY", so I continued along to the second campground where I noticed a bunch of tents and RV's spread throughout. I also noticed that there was electric and water outlets, also something I never experienced before. I brought everything I needed. I was completely self-sufficient, and decided that it was something I'd rather not mess with. I chose a spot away from all outlets and water faucets. it was by 3 trees and nothing else. An open field with the occasional tent. I popped the tent, ate a sandwich I brought from home, and headed to the river with all my water gear. The entire floating experience was great. Everybody I came across loved the fact that I was riding an air mattress instead of a tube. It's way better and your butt doesn't get hit by all the rocks. I also had a paddle, so I was sailing at some epic knots with unbelievable precision. This one dude had a paddle and what looked to be a $100 raft. He was rowing so hard like he had somewhere to be, and I just glided past him in my $7 air bed. I caught a ride back to Barton Park from a swell dude, also named David. Super nice guy, him and his whole family. He was also the first person I asked, which shows us how common place it is for someone in Oregon to look out for bike riders. He gave me a lift back to the campsite and dropped me off out front. As I walked towards my tent, this lady walks up to me with her radio, and says "You need to leave" "pack your stuff and go". I'm very confused at this point, and also quite fatigued from the bike ride and the floating. I try to explain that I had gotten permission to camp here. She blatantly denies that I am telling the truth. Seeing as there is no point in aiming to reason with her, I ask to speak to her supervisor. She scurries off, clutching her radio, ready to report in. A few minutes later two men show up and begin the recorded conversation. Following that conversation, I felt very unwelcome, as the campsite wasn't very multicultural. Being Puerto Rican with Curly hair and a beard, I often get mistook as Middle Eastern. Something that makes older, Caucasian crowds uncomfortable, the Snow Birds in particular. I can see this lady hiding behind a tree, and I can only assume her name is Debra. Hiding behind a tree like it was window blinds seems like a Debra thing to do. I start to pack my stuff as the two men left, knowing I'm being stared at by everyone around me like a criminal. After another 10 minutes the Sheriff shows up and continues the conversation in recording 2 Such terrible customer service. I had to bike back to Portland that night due to their incompetence. You can listen in to the conversation here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1RdFlLikJh-MjFCRUIwTmw0Nlk?usp=sharing

I had to visit the elections office in person to verify that the signature on my ballot matched…read morewhat they had on file. The county employee that assisted me was very polite and helpful. I wish I would have asked for her name so that she could get credit. My experience when dealing with employees from various Clackamas County departments the last few years have been very positive as well.

How freakin' cool is this?!…read more It's historic architecture and it's FREE! So fun! Can't believe I'm just now realizing how 'cute' Oregon City is. Easily the best of the Portland 'burbs.

What a site! This is historic Oc. From the real OC to across the bridge into WestLinn. At night the…read moreelevator lights up. There's also a staircase.

Building is now open again post Pandemic hours. This is the…read morehappening place to come for paying Clackmas County Property Tax. I was surprised how many people pay their Property Tax at the last minute. It's like a party, with long lines, the closer you wait until the Nov 15th. The good thing about paying your taxes in person, if you're concerned, is that they give you a receipt and you have proof that your payment has arrived in person.

Did you know that you can come here to pay your Property Tax in person?…read moreI went on the due date and found lots of people pay in person. Some people in line said that they wanted to make sure that their Property Tax was paid, and not lost in the mail. Some people have more than one property, and come here to pay them all at once, making sure that they don't get mixed up. Building closed at 3pm temporarily for coronavirus times. They are okay when open. If you come after hours, there are a few drop boxes, but you need to make sure that yours is in an envelope to keep everything together.

Is my opinion this is a den of thieves. My father passed away had a will. My didn't bother to tell…read moreme my father passed away for 5 years. The attorney handling the case was disbarred for stealing from an elderly couple. Attorney James burien. I was promised things from my father that I never got. My dad's land was sold for next to nothing against my will. His assets were sold. My niece works for the Clackamas county dispatcher. Took over the case before I even knew what happened and everything was sold and squandered. I was entitled to a third of the estate. I doubt if I got a fraction of that. When I went in to put my name down on the estate and give them my contact information I was yelled and screamed at by the clerk. Told I was not part of the case I informed her it was my father's estate and that I was part of the case she argued with me and put on the paperwork that she informed me that I was not part of the case. Talk about the blue wall of silence. When I went into a hearing I got yelled and screamed at by a cop calling Audi name I did not recognize ran up to me. made me produce ID to prove I was not the person. And then yelled at me and said that you come when I call you. I believe Clackamas county is a nut House. and that half the people in the system need to be put in the jails that they're running. Attorneys on the take. And I believe judges on the take. It is no longer for the people by the people. It's all about stealing your money at least that's my opinion.

If I could give this courthouse 0/5 stars, I would. Every single employee is not only rude and…read moreinappropriate, but unhelpful and lacking the intelligence required to work in such an important government position. They give misinformation to people who are trying to post civil claims and, in addition to this, will blame (and fine) the poster for their own (the courthouse's) mistakes. In the time I have had to deal with the Clackamas County Courthouse I have been met with: * Bigotry, transphobia and a reluctance to help in an otherwise simple process. (Which other courthouses have, surprisingly, no problem with!) * A lack of professional presence. They are unable to keep a cool, level and professional head when working with ANYONE for ANY reason and start ALL interactions off aggressively. I have been talked down to, yelled at and hung up on for asking nothing more than a simple question. * A complete disregard to organization or accountability. If someone tells you something (ANYTHING) at the Clackamas County Courthouse I have learned to NOT believe it. Not a single person in that building has any idea of what they're talking about. An example: They will tell you that they will call you in a week (which, to the woman who answered the phone: we HAVE been called MULTIPLE times, so maybe do some research into your own job) only to NOT call you in two months (which leaves us, the poster, to assume weather might be a factor). When you finally call them to ask about your case they will yell at you and berate you for even daring to reiterate what THEY told you for the sake of being right. They will also tell you how to fill out forms only to tell you after two months of going back and forth that you (they) were wrong and you have to completely restart the process. * If you attempt to call and express a complaint you will be berated until you hang up. They also do not accept complaints until they have a name and face to go with said complaint, so as to ensure an even worse experience for the person on the other end. In addition to ALL THAT, they will also threaten and coerce you into coming back while simultaneously disclosing other people's private cases and information as if it has any prevalence to your experience (but it does prove that they do not care about the privacy of their other cases). I would go on (because OH BOY could I) but it would be getting redundant at that point. This courthouse is the worst in this area with uneducated (or under trained) senior staff members who will make sure to pitfall you and pickpocket you throughout your whole interaction with them. By far one of the worst experiences of my life; I absolutely dread having to work with these con-artists. Please, I implore you, if you can manage it: stay as far away from this courthouse as possible (unless you are a masochistic rich person with too much time on your hands). P.S. (After this, I promise I'm finished) Clackamas County Courthouse does not check their reviews, just so you know - not even their supervisors, as expressed on the phone today by their supervisor. They believe they are without fault in everything and prove it by keeping their head buried in the sand, because bad reviews don't exist if you don't read them!