Clackamas County commissioners will decide how far to dig into former Sheriff Angela Brandenburg's retirement when they meet Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The agenda item, titled "Former Sheriff's Resignation Investigation – Scope of Work," will be presented by Cindy Becker, according to the county's meeting agenda. The session is an Issues & Updates meeting, with a separate business meeting scheduled for Nov. 12.

The investigation dates to an Oct. 13 vote. Commissioners Paul Savas, Diana Helm and Ben West voted 3-2 to direct county staff to arrange an outside review of the circumstances surrounding Brandenburg's retirement, as The Oregonian/OregonLive first reported. Chair Craig Roberts and Commissioner Martha Schrader voted against.

County Administrator Gary Schmidt told the board at that October meeting the cost would likely range from $15,000 to $60,000, depending on its scope, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Brandenburg, who served in law enforcement for 35 years, informed the board she would retire effective July 27, according to the West Linn Tidings. She said she left before her term ended so the county could elect her replacement in November.

Savas pushed for the review, saying he faced questions from constituents about the timing. "I'd like to know who knew what when," Savas said at the October meeting, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Brandenburg called the review a waste of taxpayer money. "This is a political witch hunt," she told The Oregonian/OregonLive.

The sheriff's race that followed has since concluded. As we reported Nov. 5, James Rhodes won with 53% of the vote. Brad O'Neil conceded. The Board of Commissioners had appointed Rhodes as interim sheriff in a 4-1 vote on July 28, overriding Brandenburg's appointment of Undersheriff Jesse Ashby, as Oregon City News Online reported.

Roberts, who voted against the investigation, questioned spending money on the review. He said if it went forward, it should also examine the board's vote to install Rhodes, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Library tax error also on the agenda

Commissioners will also convene as the Library Service District board to address a tax distribution error. Dan Johnson is listed as the presenter. The agenda does not detail the size of the error or which cities were affected.

Other Nov. 10 items include a presentation on the 172nd Avenue Improvements Project from Mike Bezner, a review of advisory boards and commissions, and Association of Oregon & California Counties (AOCC) dues for fiscal year 2026-27.

Residents can contact the Board of Commissioners at 503-655-8581 or [email protected].