About Us

The Clerk is the head election official for the county and is the keeper of all county public records.

Catherine McMullen began her service to residents as County Clerk in 2023. The Clerk’s Office oversees the Elections, Recording, and Records Management divisions at Clackamas County. The Clerk’s Office also oversees the Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB) process, and OLCC Liquor Licensing in unincorporated Clackamas County. Clerk McMullen works to build public trust through good and responsive government. She is guided by the values of accountability, transparency, and community inclusion in local governance.

Mission Statement for the Office of the Clerk:

The Office of the Clerk and its major divisions build public trust through good and responsive government. The Office of the Clerk ensures equitable and inclusive access to local government services through conducting accurate and transparent elections, empowering every voice, recording real property transactions, issuing marriage licenses, officiating weddings, and preserving the public record.