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𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲November 3, 2025𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Grants Pass, OR —In an unprecedented act of collective protest, the officers, delegates, and numerous Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) of the Josephine County 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗝𝗖𝗥𝗖𝗖) will gather on the steps of the 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. to formally submit their resignations. This coordinated resignation follows weeks of turmoil…

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November 4, 2025

Honesty and Integrity: The Compass of Conservatism

Honesty and integrity aren’t just virtues, they’re the bedrock of who we are. These principles shape our values, guide our decisions, and define our legacy. Whether in business, relationships, or politics, they must remain our compass. Without them, we lose direction. Without them, we lose ourselves. This truth is especially urgent in politics, where the temptation to compromise is constant. Politics touches every corner of our lives, our communities, our freedoms, our future. And yet,…

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November 2, 2025

County Politics / Local News / State Politics

Oregon Priorities for Conservatives in 2026

Upcoming priorities for Conservatives in Oregon 2026:In regard to what conservatives need to focus on in Oregon in the upcoming year, I would like to get suggestions and ideas from people. Below is a list I started to work on if anyone has suggestions or thoughts…. State Level:Governor election in 2026: We must focus on selecting a candidate that has the best chance of winning. All our time and energy to go into ensure this…

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October 20, 2025

County Politics / Local News / Recall

The Real Power Struggle in Josephine County: Commissioners Recall

A multi-purpose recall effort is underway against county commissioners. Left-wing groups such as Rogue Indivisible and Citizens for Responsible Government (CRG) are working to turn Josephine County blue, working with disgruntled former department heads. These ex-department heads are pushing hard to ensure that unelected bureaucrats, rather than the people’s elected representatives, hold the real power in county government. For years, Josephine County has faced a power struggle: should the county be run by the commissioners…

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September 29, 2025

County Politics / Local News / Recall

The Problem of “Closet Democrats” in Josephine County

Looking over the political landscape of our county, where Republicans outnumber Democrats by a 2-to-1 margin, I find some of the antics that take place by a few individuals very concerning.I have used this term before and continue to use it: Closet Democrat. What exactly is a Closet Democrat. It is a person who calls themselves a Republican, often even going so far as to say they are a “lifelong Republican” - but in reality,…

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September 20, 2025

County Politics / Local News / Local Politics

The Truth About the Library Debate and 2007 Closures

Josephine County - Once again, I’ve come across misinformation and disinformation intended to mislead readers into believing a false narrative. Two recent statements in particular stand out: that the commissioners do not want a library, and that the commissioners closed all the libraries in 2007. Both of these claims are false, or at best highly misleading. If people are going to make such sweeping statements, they should at least provide credible references. Can anyone point…

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August 20, 2025

Business/Tourism / City Politics / County Politics / Homeless / Local News / Local Politics / State Politics

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, a problem may be rooted in a tangle of state policies and local limitations. Let's take a closer look at this multi-layer problem. All these problems point to a “multi-layer” crisis, where statewide legislation and local resource shortages combine to create a revolving door for…

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August 14, 2025

City Politics / County Politics / Homeless / Local News / Local Politics / State Politics

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

County Politics / Local News / Local Politics / media

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

County Politics / Local News / Local Politics

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