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On January 18, 2023 Clerk Catherine McMullen was ceremonially sworn-in by Judge Wetzel in the board room at the Clackamas County Public Services Building in Oregon City along with five other recently elected officials. Photos, video and the text of the speech is provided below. Text of Clerk McMullen’s Inaugural Speech: Chair Smith, Board ofContinue reading ” Inaugural Speech by Clerk Catherine McMullen”

The ceremonial swearing in for Clackamas County elected officials is set for Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00 pm. It will be held in the Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Public Services Building, 2051 Kaen Rd. in Oregon City. The ceremony will also air live on the county’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and television channel (Clackamas CountyContinue reading “You Are Invited to Clerk McMullen’s Ceremonial Swearing In “

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 Clackamas County General Election Results Certified December 5 West Linn, OR.– On December 5, the County Clerk certified November 8 General Election results to the Oregon Secretary of State. You can view the official final results online on the Clackamas County Elections website clackamas.us/elections. Continue reading “Clackamas County General Election Results Certified December 5”

West Linn Tidings – ‘It’s not a job; it’s a purpose.’ McMullen eager for Clackamas clerk role “The community saw change needed to happen and saw in me someone who can put that into place and can turn things around and make sure our elections here in Clackamas County are top-notch,” she [Catherine] said. OPBContinue reading “Media Coverage of Catherine’s Decisive Win”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 Catherine McMullen Wins Contest for Clackamas County Clerk  West Linn, OR– In a rout of the incumbent, Sherry Hall, Catherine McMullen is set to become Clackamas County’s newest Clerk, as initial results from the General Election came in last night.  McMullen celebrated with supportersContinue reading “Catherine McMullen Wins Contest for Clackamas County Clerk“

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis, jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 West Linn, OR.–Today, November 8, 2022 is General Election Day. Voters can turn their ballots in until 8:00 pm on Election Day at any Official Ballot Drop Site across the state. You can find your nearest site with the Oregon Drop Box Locator orContinue reading “Election Day is Today”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis, jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 West Linn, OR.– Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Voters are encouraged to vote this weekend and drop off their ballots either in a blue USPS postbox or at an Official Ballot Drop Box. It is especially important that voters mark and considerContinue reading “Vote this Weekend. Vote Across Your Ballot!“

This OpEd appeared in the “Clackamas Review” on October 27. Fair and free elections are a fundamental building block of our democracy and a means to good governance at the local, state, and federal levels. From my experience as a long-time election administrator, upholding election integrity means three core standards; that● every eligible voter hasContinue reading “Upholding Election Integrity Takes All of Us”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis, jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 West Linn.–OR.  Election Day for the general election falls on Tuesday, November 8, just two weeks from today. You should have received your ballot in the mail but if you have not, you can pick a replacement up at the Clackamas County Clerk’s officeContinue reading “Two Weeks Until Election Day – Make Sure to Vote Across Your Whole Ballot“

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2022 Contact: Jaime Mathis, jaime.clackamasvoice@gmail.com 503-708-3249 West Linn, OR.– Ballots for the November 8 General Election are being mailed to Clackamas County voters today. They should arrive within five business days and once voted can be returned to any Official Ballot Drop Box or simply placed in your mailbox toContinue reading “Ballots Go Out in the Mail Today“