SB-762 Map Red Herring
Regarding SB-762, Oregon counties do have the right to appeal on behalf of the county to repeal the fire map - and that's what they should do. Josephine County Commissioners…
Big News on the Wildfire Map:
Josephine County commissioners to appeal Wildfire Hazard Map for countyhttps://kobi5.com/news/politics-news/josephine-county-commissioners-to-appeal-wildfire-hazard-map-for-county-268342/ “JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Josephine County Commissioners voted unanimously to appeal the state’s Wildfire Hazard Map on behalf of the…
Submit Opposing Testimony for SB 48, SB 77 and SB 78
Text and Information of SB 48https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB48“This bill amends laws about home siting and construction.This bill has been scheduled for a public hearing of the committee on Housing and Development in…
2025 Special District Election for the Grants Pass School District
The 2025 Special District Election for the Grants Pass School District is critical, with four board positions up for election as terms expire on June 30, 2025. Incumbents Cassie Wilkins, Gary Richardson, and Joe Schmidt…
Josephine County Charter Update: Signature Collecting
The Josephine County Charter is outdated and contains items that are no longer valid or legal.A proposed revised charter has been written. It has been in the process of collecting…
Example of Affidavit of Property Ownership
Many thanks to Teri F. for supplying these forms/samples for the Wildfire Map Affidavit of Property Ownership. And many thanks to Chelsea from Mailbox Plus who as been helping many…
Homelessness: Options and Solutions from My Perspective
Background In a previous article, Understanding State and Federal Law in Regard to Homelessness, I discussed a Supreme Court ruling that effectively gave states the authority to regulate homelessness. Oregon…
Available Wildfire Map Appeal Assistance
Expert assistance is available to guide you through filing your appeal Josephine County Fairgrounds – Floral BuildingThursday – February 27th from 3 PM to 7 PMTuesday – March 4th from…
What, If Anything, Matters When Electing Our State Lawmakers?
An interesting discussion arose when I posted about a state representative who was attempting to pass a resolution honoring Black drag queens.The first argument in support of this representative was…