Rob Kukish

Twenty years of working commercial construction projects taught me accountability matters.

When a project goes over budget, falls behind schedule, or loses community trust, there are real consequences. I’m running because county government needs that same discipline — honest budgets, transparent decisions, and leadership that answers to the people. Additionally, I’ve spent a decade coaching powerlifting and weightlifting, helping people build strength, discipline, and confidence.

Safe neighborhoods are the foundation of everything else we want to build — thriving businesses, good schools, vibrant parks. As commissioner, I will fully fund our sheriff, support our deputies, and ensure Clackamas County remains one of the safest places in Oregon to raise a family.

The homelessness crisis is not just a Portland problem — it is our problem. I will push for evidence-based solutions that combine housing access, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services. Compassion without accountability is not a strategy. We need measurable outcomes and we need to be honest with taxpayers about what is working and what is not.

Clackamas County’s budget must be sustainable. Every dollar we spend is a dollar taken from a working family, a small business owner, or a retiree. I will scrutinize spending, oppose debt we cannot afford, and hold county government to the same standard I held every job site I ever ran — on time, on budget, no excuses.

Housing affordability is an urgent priority with unique challenges requiring creative solutions with consideration to ecologically sustainable land use and responsible development. Having worked in commercial construction for 20 years, I understand the realities of building in our region. We should encourage strategic growth, streamline permitting where possible, and support the development of housing that working families can afford without sacrificing the character of our communities.