Clackamas County Chair Asked About Serving as Interim Sheriff
Clackamas County Chair Craig Roberts, who previously served as sheriff, reportedly asked the county attorney if he could also serve as interim sheriff.
Portland, OR, September 3, 2026 — Clackamas County Chair Craig Roberts, whose prior career included service as the county sheriff, is reported to have inquired about the possibility of holding the position of interim sheriff concurrently.
According to available information, Roberts posed this question to the county attorney. The specific circumstances or reasons prompting this inquiry were not detailed. Furthermore, the response from the county attorney, or any subsequent actions or legal analyses related to the query, have not been made public.
Craig Roberts has a background in law enforcement, having previously served as the Clackamas County Sheriff before transitioning to his current role as County Chair. The nature of his question suggests an exploration of potential legal or procedural avenues regarding dual roles within county government, specifically concerning the sheriff’s office.
Details regarding the date of this conversation or the precise legal framework under which such a request would be considered were not provided. The outcome of Roberts’ inquiry remains unknown, and no further information has been released by the county concerning this matter.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Crombie on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
