Former Damascus Mayor Appointed to Fill Clackamas County Board Seat

Clackamas County picks former Damascus mayor to fill board seat after Fireside resignation

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has selected former Damascus Mayor Diana Helm to serve as its commissioner, capping off a replacement saga that showcased the county’s unusual politics. The board’s 3-1 decision came at the end of a lengthy public discussion Monday among commissioners in Oregon’s third most populous county. Chair Craig Roberts voted no. The board, which is nonpartisan, praised Helm for her business experience and said …

Former Damascus mayor appointed to fill Clackamas County board seat

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on Monday chose former Damascus Mayor Diana Helm to fill the vacancy left by Melissa Fireside who resigned amid felony theft allegations.

Former Damascus mayor to fill former Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside's seat

In a 3-1 vote, the commission appointed Diana Helm, the former mayor of Damascus, to Position 4 on Monday.

Diana Helm appointed Clackamas County Commissioner

Diana Helm appointed Clackamas County Commissioner nmeyer Mon, 05/19/2025 - 13:37 Date 5/19/2025 Main Content Diana Helm has been appointed as Clackamas County Commissioner, Position #4. Helm previously served as the Mayor of Damascus, a city that disincorporated several years ago. The four members of the Board of County Commissioners made the appointment. Fifty-nine candidates applied for the vacancy during a recruitment that …