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The Real Power Struggle in Josephine County: Commissioners Recall
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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
The Problem of “Closet Democrats” in Josephine County
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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
The Strategy behind Recalling or Not Recalling Governor Kotek
Local News / State Politics

The Strategy behind Recalling or Not Recalling Governor Kotek

Bill Minnix filed a recall petition on Governor Kotek on 7/27/25;https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/initiatives-referendums-referrals.aspx Download The Filed Recall Petition (PDF) Governor Kotek is up for reelection in 2026. If recalled she will be replaced by Tobias Read, a clone of Kotek’s progressive polices. You can read more about Tobias Read progressive leanings at; Use Caution With Governor Kotek Recallhttps://avoicewithin.org/use-caution-with-governor-kotek-recall/ The question to ask is - What will motivate the most voters in 2026 election:a) A toxic Governor Kotek…

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July 29, 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