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In a special election Tuesday, Josephine County Commissioner John West was recalled by a decisive margin. The people behind the recall say they were surprised by the results.
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Local conservationists still hope to buy the 320-acre parcel to preserve it.
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PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly and is part of a national program. It provides medical services, socialization activities, home care and other resources to low-income adults aged 55 and over in Southern Oregon.
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Voters in Josephine and Jackson Counties have rejected a bond to support projects intended to expand RCC career training programs.
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Voters in Josephine County appeared to have rejected a new tax that would fund the county’s Veterans Service Office, or VSO. That’s according to preliminary results from election night.
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With a crucial election on Tuesday and political tension mounting, local law enforcement officials are preparing for any possible disturbances.
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Campaigners behind a recall effort for one of Josephine County’s Commissioners say they’ve submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for a future special election.
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On the ballot in Josephine County this November is a tax levy that would support one office that helps veterans apply for government benefits. Veterans are trying to build support for this measure.
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The conservation group that had hoped to buy and preserve the property is now facing a much higher price at auction.
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Right now, many residents rely on private fire companies to protect their homes. A fire district would provide broader protection in rural Josephine County.
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Across Oregon, counties are receiving state funds to start ‘deflection’ programs. These are part of the now-reformed Measure 110’s mission to provide alternatives to the criminal justice system for people arrested on drug possession charges.
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County commissioners from around Oregon voiced their concerns over the state’s draft wildfire hazard map in a meeting with officials on Monday.
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On Wednesday morning, Josephine County Commissioners agreed to put a tax on the November ballot to fund an office that helps veterans access benefits.
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On Wednesday, Josephine County Commissioners picked an interim member to fill the third seat on their board. The new commissioner was quickly sworn in.