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Elected, Exposed, and Ensnared: A Party’s Fight for It’s Soul & The Hypocrisy
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Elected, Exposed, and Ensnared: A Party’s Fight for It’s Soul & The Hypocrisy

It is interesting to watch from the sidelines. We have serious issues in our community. Some argue that we shouldn’t air our dirty laundry, and normally, I would fully agree. But because this is such a small community, one in which most people are already aware of the issues and the “dirty laundry,” it’s impossible to escape it. So, is it better to hide it or confront it? It’s far better to face it openly,…

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November 12, 2025
Questions of Legitimacy and Ethics Surround the Josephine County GOP Chair Recall
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Questions of Legitimacy and Ethics Surround the Josephine County GOP Chair Recall

As I mentioned in another post, the issue of lacking a quorum—and why the Josephine County Republican Party remains in an “unorganized” state—highlights the core problem with the Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC): their tendency to pick and choose which bylaws to follow. The lack of a quorum also lies at the heart of the controversy surrounding the recall of the chair—a slippery slope filled with gray areas that have led to questionable and…

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November 12, 2025
JCRCC: Quorum of One? Not Possible and Not Legal
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JCRCC: Quorum of One? Not Possible and Not Legal

This gets to the heart of the reason why the Josephine County Republican Party remains in the state of “unorganized” until the ORP steps in. This also gets to the heart of the problem with the Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC) and their desire to pick and choose which bylaws to follow and not follow. What Happened At the last Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC) meeting, the minutes said: “The meeting was called…

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November 11, 2025
A Recap of an Excellent United Conservatives Lunch & Learn — November 6th
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A Recap of an Excellent United Conservatives Lunch & Learn — November 6th

The United Conservatives’ Lunch & Learn on November 6th was a full and lively event, bringing together wonderful people who share a common interest in understanding how politics shapes our everyday lives. Guest Speaker: Rhiannon Henkels — Josephine County ClerkWe were honored to hear from Rhiannon Henkels of the Josephine County Clerk’s Office. It was impressive to learn about the wide range of services her office provides and her extensive experience in public service. Rhiannon…

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November 8, 2025
It’s Not the Title – It’s the Respect
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It’s Not the Title – It’s the Respect

The art of communication: As I was reflecting this morning on the idea of titles and their importance, I came to an interesting realization - something I’ve lived by all my life without ever putting it into words. It’s not the title that holds true value; it’s the respect we have for the person behind it. Whether someone is the President of the United States, the Chair of a political party or a janitor, if…

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November 5, 2025
𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
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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
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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
Concerns of RFP Noncompliance and Oregon Procurement Law
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Concerns of RFP Noncompliance and Oregon Procurement Law

Dear City Attorney, City Council and Mayor It has come to my attention that one or more applicants in the recent competitive grant process did not meet the mandatory submission requirements outlined in the city’s Request for Proposals. Specifically, the RFP required that all proposals: Identify the zoning of the proposed location and demonstrate consistency with allowed uses; Include signed documentation from the property owner if the applicant did not have possession or control of…

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October 25, 2025
Detailed Reason Why A Homeless Grant Applicant Should be Disqualified
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Detailed Reason Why A Homeless Grant Applicant Should be Disqualified

The Request for Proposals clearly states that applicants “must” identify the zoning of any proposed location, provide signed documentation from the landowner if they do not have possession or control of the property, and describe a clear pathway to obtaining all required approvals, permits, or variances. These are mandatory submission requirements, not optional guidelines. Failure to meet any of these conditions renders an application incomplete and noncompliant under the stated terms of the RFP. Allowing…

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October 25, 2025
City Council Decision on Homeless Grant Raises Transparency Concerns
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City Council Decision on Homeless Grant Raises Transparency Concerns

As reported in an NBC Channel 5 news article on October 23, 2025, the homeless grant applicant Pathway to Stability appears to have not yet satisfied a critical requirement for their grant, a condition established by the City Council in September. The official Request for Proposal (RFP) clearly outlines the necessary terms. On pages 5-6, under the heading D. Project Requirements, it states: “Applicants that do not have possession and control of the location at…

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October 24, 2025