The Josephine County Charter is outdated and contains items that are no longer valid or legal.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 signature to put on the ballot.
You can read the proposed Josephine County Charter Update: https://www.jococharterupdate.com/
Please consider signing the petition to ensure it is on the ballot.
The Major Proposed Changes Are:
Changes from “Agency of the State” to “Body Politic”
Prohibits Sales Tax
Prohibits Rank Choice Voting (For County Elections)
Requires Candidates to file by Political Party
Adds protections over Body Autonomy
Prohibits Commissioners from holding any additional publicly elected office