Clackamas County logo

Chair Lynn Peterson

Commissioner Peterson was elected to the Board of County Commissioner in November 2006. She was elected as the first elected Chair of the County in November 2008. Lynn has served the County in a myriad of other ways including Lake Oswego City Councilor and representative for the Cities of Clackamas County on the regional transportation decision making body (JPACT). Her transportation background in highway design and construction, as well as transportation planning, has served the County well in implementing the County's top priorities: Sunrise System, Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail, I-205 Improvements, Highway 26 improvements near Government Camp and rural safety needs. Commissioner Peterson's vision is building safe and healthy communities and empowering citizens. Lynn and her husband, Mark, have been happily married since 1991 and reside in Lake Oswego.

US Congress June 10, 2010 Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit video
Using Practical Design and Context-Sensitive Solutions in Developing Surface Transportation Projects



Oregon League of Conservation Voters video
Oregon League of Conservation Voters: Heroes
Honoring Clackamas County for environmental stewardship.



Healthy People, Healthy PlacesHealthy People, Healthy Places
View Commissioner Lynn Peterson's presentation about what makes a healthy community.



Commissioner Peterson with bicycleNational Bike Month PSA
Commissioner Lynn Peterson describes some of the benefits of riding your bike.