ClackCo Works

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Have you ever wondered how Clackamas County works to improve the lives of its residents? Or what the county's 2,500+ employees do for you on a regular basis? If so, check out our new podcast, ClackCo Works, where we share what the county is doing to serve our community. Join us for engaging discussions about the programs and services we provide.

Episodes

  1. LINCC-ing Our Community Together

    2D AGO

    LINCC-ing Our Community Together

    Rick Peterson, Library Network Manager for Clackamas County, discusses the Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) system, in which 13 libraries collaborate to share nearly 2 million items each year. Peterson discusses the cost-saving technology behind their central hub, the seamless interlibrary loan system that connects patrons to materials nationwide, and the many ways libraries are evolving to meet community needs. ClackCo Works shares what the county is doing to serve our community through discussions with county staff about the programs and services we provide, as well as the hopefully not-too-wonky discussion about funding, and, of course, our terrible jokes!

    9 min
  2. Advisory Boards & Commissions in Clackamas County

    JAN 21

    Advisory Boards & Commissions in Clackamas County

    In this episode of ClackCo Works, we sit down with Community Relations Specialist Donna Hockey, to talk about Advisory Boards & Commissions (ABCs) in the county. Learn the types of ABCs, why they're important, and how ABCs help our community have a say in the policies that affect them.ClackCo Works shares what the county is doing to serve our community through discussions with county staff about the programs and services we provide, as well as the hopefully not-too-wonky discussion about funding, and, of course, our terrible jokes!

    12 min

  3. JAN 7

    Protecting Water Quality in Clackamas County

    In this episode of ClackCo Works, we sit down with the Director of Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) to discuss how WES protects water quality in Clackamas County. Tune in to learn about their wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. ClackCo Works shares what the county is doing to serve our community through discussions with county staff about the programs and services we provide, as well as the hopefully not-too-wonky discussion about funding, and, of course, our terrible jokes!

    12 min
  4. Preparing for and managing disasters in Clackamas County

    10/23/2025

    Preparing for and managing disasters in Clackamas County

    In this episode of ClackCo Works, we sit down with the Director of the Office of Disaster Management to discuss how they help our community prepare for and respond to disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and fires. Tune in to this episode to learn about the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and how it works as well as how you can best be prepared for when a disaster strikes. ClackCo Works shares what the county is doing to serve our community through discussions with county staff about the programs and services we provide, as well as a hopefully not-too-wonky discussion about funding —and, of course, our terrible jokes!

    14 min
  5. Helping veterans & their families at the Veteran Services Office with Gus Bedwell

    10/09/2025

    Helping veterans & their families at the Veteran Services Office with Gus Bedwell

    In this episode of ClackCo Works, we sit down with Veteran Services Office (VSO) Supervisor Gus Bedwell to learn how the VSO helps our service members, veterans, and their families navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system.

    11 min

  6. 09/18/2025

    Health, housing, and human services in Clackamas County

    Over 800 employees in Health, Housing & Human Services (H3S) support the community through health clinics, housing services, restaurant inspections, public health, and so much more. In this episode of ClackCo Works, we sit down with Mary Rumbaugh, Director of H3S, to discuss how the largest county department serves the community and its focus on a recovery-oriented system of care. Learn more at https://www.clackamas.us/h3s

    15 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Services, programs, operations and bad jokes

    ClackCo Works host, Dylan Blaylock, and producer, Garrett Teague, invite you to tune into ClackCo Works for some not-too-wonky discussions about Clackamas County services, programs, and county operations. We'll even throw in some bad jokes!

    1 min
  8. The best parks in Clackamas County with Parks Manager Tom Riggs

    08/06/2025

    The best parks in Clackamas County with Parks Manager Tom Riggs

    We sit down with Parks Manager Tom Riggs to learn about the gems of the county parks system and the best places to go and relax in Clackamas County. https://www.clackamas.us/parks

    15 min
  9. How we maintain ClackCo roads with Assistant Director of Transportation Mike Bezner

    08/05/2025

    How we maintain ClackCo roads with Assistant Director of Transportation Mike Bezner

    Where we're going, we DO need roads. And maintenance and funding! ClackCo Works host Dylan Blaylock sits down with Mike Bezner, the Assistant Transportation Director for the Department of Transportation and Maintenance, to talk about how Clackamas County staff maintain and operate over 1,400 miles of roads.

    20 min

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About

Have you ever wondered how Clackamas County works to improve the lives of its residents? Or what the county's 2,500+ employees do for you on a regular basis? If so, check out our new podcast, ClackCo Works, where we share what the county is doing to serve our community. Join us for engaging discussions about the programs and services we provide.

Information

  • Creator
    Clackamas County
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Clackamas County
  • Show Website
    ClackCo Works