Six Candidates Challenge Appointee in Race for Partial Term on Clackamas County Commission

Clackamas County rematch: Race for Position 5 pits incumbent against commissioner he ousted

A heated rematch for a seat on the board of commissioners is brewing in Clackamas County, where incumbent Ben West seeks to fend off Sonya Fischer, the commissioner he narrowly ousted four years ago. Both candidates have attracted high-profile endorsements and say they want to prioritize affordability and public safety. But the pair diverge on a few key issues, including the county’s response to federal immigration enforcement. When the two last…