Tape 15, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on March 5, 1996, Clark discusses his 1966 re-election campaign for Multnomah County sheriff, and his simultaneous campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He describes the organizational structure of the county commission under the recently enacted Home Rule Charter. He talks about his successors in the sheriff’s office and his activities after leaving office, including serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University from 1967 to 1968.

Tape 16, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 16, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 17, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 17, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 18, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 18, Side 2. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 19, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 20, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 20, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 21, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 21, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 22, Side 1. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 22, Side 2. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 23, Side 1. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 24, Side 1. In the fifteenth interview session, conducted on August 29, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He revisits the topic of the Mount Hood Freeway and talks about other transportation issues in Multnomah County. He also talks about the organizational structure of the old regional government known as CRAG, which was replaced by Metro.

Tape 24, Side 2. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 25, Side 1. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 25, Side 2. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 26, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.

Tape 26, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.

Tape 27, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.

Tape 28, Side 1. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on October 29, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, focusing on his time as chair from 1975 to 1979. He talks about the make-up of the board during this time, about appointing Lee Brown as Multnomah County’s first Black sheriff, and the closure of Edgefield Manor. He also revisits the topics of Project Health and his political opponents.

Tape 28, Side 2. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on October 29, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, focusing on his time as chair from 1975 to 1979. He talks about the make-up of the board during this time, about appointing Lee Brown as Multnomah County’s first Black sheriff, and the closure of Edgefield Manor. He also revisits the topics of Project Health and his political opponents.

Tape 29, Side 1. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving as chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1979. He talks about his agenda as chair and the challenges he faced, particularly regarding health care and land use. He discusses working with the Portland City Council and the other city governments within Multnomah County, the county’s financial status, and his relationship with the press. He also revisits the topic of his political opposition. He talks about people from whom he sought advice.

Tape 29, Side 2. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving as chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1979. He talks about his agenda as chair and the challenges he faced, particularly regarding health care and land use. He discusses working with the Portland City Council and the other city governments within Multnomah County, the county’s financial status, and his relationship with the press. He also revisits the topic of his political opposition. He talks about people from whom he sought advice.

Tape 30, Side 1. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving as chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1979. He talks about his agenda as chair and the challenges he faced, particularly regarding health care and land use. He discusses working with the Portland City Council and the other city governments within Multnomah County, the county’s financial status, and his relationship with the press. He also revisits the topic of his political opposition. He talks about people from whom he sought advice.

Tape 31, Side 1. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on March 12, 1997, Clark continues discussing serving as chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1979. He talks about an effort to recall him from office, changes in the county charter, and the establishment of a charter commission. He also addresses the tension between the city of Portland and East Multnomah County regarding how tax dollars were spent. He then discusses the creation of the position of county executive in 1979. He also briefly talks about his 1978 re-election campaign. He then revisits and speaks at length on the topic of his accomplishments as board chair, including the implementation of the 911 system. He also speaks about other members of the board.