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Read more about the article Grants Pass Renews Effort to Establish Managed Homeless Shelter Site
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Grants Pass Renews Effort to Establish Managed Homeless Shelter Site

After reading the Daily Courier article about new homeless shelter applications, here’s a quick summary I put together:• The City of Grants Pass is offering up to $1.2 million for…

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October 12, 2025
Read more about the article Multi-Layer Crisis: Rural Josephine County Struggles with Crime, Drugs, and Policy Fallout
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Multi-Layer Crisis: Rural Josephine County Struggles with Crime, Drugs, and Policy Fallout

Once known for its scenic charm and tight-knit community spirit, Grants Pass and the greater Josephine County area are now facing a growing storm of crime, drug addiction, and homelessness,…

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August 14, 2025
Read more about the article Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority
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Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority

Once celebrated for its natural beauty and pioneering spirit, Oregon now finds itself plagued by deep, worsening crises that no local lawmaker can fix as these are brought on by…

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July 15, 2025
Read more about the article Support for Background Checks on Newly Approved Homeless Grant Applicants
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Support for Background Checks on Newly Approved Homeless Grant Applicants

In light of the newly approved $1.2 million “Addressing Homelessness Grant,” for Grants Pass Councilor Rob Pell’s recommendation to include criminal and financial background checks for key individuals in organizations…

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June 24, 2025
Read more about the article Bipartisan Concerns and Opposition Emerge Over the Homeless Shelter Proposal
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Bipartisan Concerns and Opposition Emerge Over the Homeless Shelter Proposal

Somewhat of a first in Josephine County, we’re witnessing a bipartisan objection to the current homeless shelter proposal, if I am reading the community correctly. I find this genuinely encouraging.…

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June 20, 2025
Read more about the article The Community Deserves the Truth About the Homeless Lawsuit
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The Community Deserves the Truth About the Homeless Lawsuit

The community deserves to know the truth about how, why, and when the current homeless lawsuit began. This lawsuit originated under the previous administration, and regardless of what anyone claims,…

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June 14, 2025
Read more about the article Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input
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Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input

At last night's Grants Pass City forum, if my understanding is correct, Jeromy from U-Turn for Christ announced they have secured the lease for the Vine Street property. This comes…

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June 10, 2025
Read more about the article What Does It Truly Mean to Be a Republican?
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What Does It Truly Mean to Be a Republican?

In today’s complex political climate, we must ask: what truly defines someone as a Republican or a Democrat? Is it simply party registration, or is it a matter of values,…

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June 8, 2025
Read more about the article Homeless – Request Q&A Live Session with Our City Leaders
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Homeless – Request Q&A Live Session with Our City Leaders

Please email Our City Council, Mayor and City Manager urging them to hold a public Questions and Answers forum. Addresses are listed below with a sample letter you can use.…

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May 31, 2025
Read more about the article Keep It Small: A Path for Addressing Homelessness in Grants Pass
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Keep It Small: A Path for Addressing Homelessness in Grants Pass

Grants Pass needs real, effective solutions to our worsening homeless crisis, not the beginnings of a never-ending "homeless industrial complex." The Vine Street proposal, which spans almost 8 acres, is…

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May 20, 2025
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