I wrote this article for the Grants Pass Tribune For decades, Josephine County relied on O&C funds and timber receipts for its funding. However, the current revenue from these sources is significantly lower compared to the past due to environmental concerns such as the spotted owl. Unfortunately, there seems to be little interest in restoring
My interview from Thursday 4/25/2024
Community Involvement – don’t talk about it, do it! Over the course of the past few years, I’ve actively participated in a multitude of County Commissioner meetings and City Council gatherings. These engagements have afforded me a unique vantage point, peeling back the layers of local governance and revealing the intricate workings behind the scenes.
The following article was published in the Grants Pass Tribune on March 10th, 2024.
The mantra “Governing with integrity” signifies a commitment to leading with honesty, ethics, and a steadfast dedication to the well-being of the community. This approach to governance prioritizes transparency, accountability, and principled decision-making. Leaders who embrace this mantra strive to build trust among constituents by demonstrating unwavering integrity in their actions and decisions. Such a
Now that the service district for law enforcement and it’s tax base appears to have passed, let’s turn our focus on increasing the staffing levels of our Sheriff’s Department and clean up our county. Thank you to all the City of GP voters for renewing the Public Safety levy for another 5 years. I just
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On Monday, September 18th, 2023, I had the honor to sit in on the Association of Oregon Counties district 4 meeting. (The AOC is an organization that assists the 36 counties in Oregon by developing and sharing solutions to issues. They also help with research and leadership development.) There were a few empty seats at
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