Paul Savas is one of five members elected to the Clackamas County Commission in the State of Oregon.

[1] Savas narrowly defeated Bob Austin in the 2010 election for County commissioner.

[1] Savas' initial reasons for getting involved with politics was a concern over local land use issues.

He said he had always thought that government was a well-oiled machine but learned that its "inefficiencies and inconsistencies" needed immediate attention.

"[3] Savas lives in unincorporated Oak Grove with his wife, Suzanne, and their two kids.