Lincoln Co. Commissioner Passes Away Amid Recall Election – KXL

Portland, Ore. – A Lincoln County Commissioner at the center of a recall effort died Sunday at a Portland hospital after what officials say was a brief illness. In a statement, the county says Commissioner Claire Hall lived a life defined by service to her community, “Claire prioritized others before herself, led with kindness and created countless services to improve the lives of community members.” Hall served as a Lincoln County Commissioner for over 20 years. She was 66.

Hall underwent surgery several months ago, after suffering a fall at her office and had been in and out of the hospital. Her death comes a week after ballots went out in a recall election, following months of divisive meetings and questions about her leadership.

Commissioner Casey Miller expressed sympathy for Hall’s family, saying, “Regardless of differences, the loss of a colleague and community member is a moment of reflection, compassion and respect.”