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
I have known Mark Jones for forty years and am confident that he is, by far, the best candidate for Josephine County Commissioner position 2. He has always proven himself to be level-headed, a man of integrity, and a natural problem solver. For far too long, Josephine County has repeatedly elected commissioners who already have
This was the message that I delivered during public comment. At yesterday’s legal meeting during the discussion about the Opioids Settlement funds, the correlation between stable housing and rehabilitation was mentioned. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, DC, stable housing plays a vital role in people’s recovery from substance use
I try to address the Commissioners every Wednesday during the public comment section of the business meeting. This was my delivery from March 29th, 2023. Quick disclaimer, this first part has no hidden meaning other than I believe someone who is listening or listens to it later, may need to hear it. While watching and
I try to address the Commissioners every Wednesday during the public comment section of the business meeting. This was my delivery from February 15th, 2023. I have sat in and observed many Commissioner meetings over the last year and a half or so. There have been those that left me puzzled and somewhat concerned with
Workforce housing and affordable homes. These are two major issues we face here in Josephine County. The shortage of these are directly related to our homeless problem. Not necessarily the homeless in the parks, but those living in their cars. The one crashing on a friend’s couch, or in a spare bedroom with family. They
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
Today, August 30, 2023, the Josephine County Commissioners set a timeline for the formation of a fire district or multiple fire districts to cover the populated areas of Josephine County that are currently outside an existing district. Getting a fire district established within the unprotected or under protected area of Josephine County has been a
The time has come to start preparing for the 2024 Josephine County Commissioner race. This time there are two positions available to run for. The filing date is approaching fast, September 14th to be exact, and I’m gearing up to win by preparing a website filled with information that you will find useful. I have
