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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 state enacted polices. With a Democratic supermajority ruling the legislature for years, many hoped bold, compassionate leadership would usher in a golden era for the people. But instead, Oregonians have watched with growing frustration as critical issues have spiraled out of control. The issues that…

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July 15, 2025
A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience
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A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience

Joseph Rice was recently elected as the new Chair of the Josephine County Republican Party, ushering in a promising new chapter for local conservatives. Mr. Rice brings with him a wealth of successful business experience and years of involvement in Oregon Republican politics, a powerful combination that signals both change and continued momentum for the party. Chair Rice is a firm believer in a bottom-up approach to party leadership, where Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) form…

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July 2, 2025
John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints
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John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints

As you may have recently read, Commissioner John West has had the final ethics complaint against him officially dismissed. In fact, every single complaint lodged against him has been thrown out. This overwhelming pattern makes one thing abundantly clear: we did not witness legitimate concerns, we witnessed a campaign to discredit him by those hoping that if they throw enough mud, something might stick. From the outset, it was evident that these complaints were more…

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June 19, 2025
The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County
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The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County

I put together some numbers to illustrate a point. Some time ago, a few people argued that the Republican voter block in Josephine County was too small compared to the NAV (non-affiliated voter) block, claiming that Republicans were essentially doomed to lose here because of the large NAV presence. That never made any sense to me and it still doesn’t. The numbers tell us a story of reality, that while NAV voters may “slightly outnumber…

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June 18, 2025
Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter
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Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter

There are a couple of key differences in the newly proposed Josephine County Charter. First, the county would no longer be designated as an "agent of the state," but rather as a "body politic." This change would allow the county greater autonomy and freedom/flexibility in how it governs itself. Second, it would require candidates to file by political party, but it does not mandate a partisan-style election, as all voters would still be able to…

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June 9, 2025
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, convictions, and consistent support for a party’s principles? This is strictly my own observations and my own opinions. I raise this question because, in our own Josephine County, I’ve observed individuals who publicly identify as Republicans, some even seeking leadership roles, yet consistently promote Democratic…

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June 8, 2025
Homeless Summary and Learn about HB 3115 the homeless law
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Homeless Summary and Learn about HB 3115 the homeless law

Listening and Learning Session: HB 3115 - Unhoused time, place, and manner regulations https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=3644 Date: Monday, May 19, 2025Time: 6 pm.Location: Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 NW A Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. “The listening session will be conducted by City Manager Aaron Cubic, and City Attorney Stephanie Nuttall will be available to provide information as well. There will be an opportunity for people to submit questions regarding this topic before the session begins,…

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May 14, 2025