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Last Update Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

I see in the Dec. 9 Daily Courier that elected folks in Josephine County will be making the appointment of a new commissioner to fill Mr. Blech's place on the Board of Commissioners.

I do not know how they will go about selecting the candidates — hopefully, it will be from applications. Hopefully, they also will take into consideration each applicant's experience and background. Read More »

Commendable decision on recusal by Smith
All I can say is well done, Ron Smith. The news Monday that Commissioner Ron Smith is recusing himself from the selection of a replacement for Commissioner Blech was nothing short of brilliant. I think Ron said it best in his statement when he said, "No matter whom I personally appoint to fill the commissioner vacancy, some will claim it was a back-room deal." It's rare to see such astuteness in an elected politician. I only hope that this act of transparency and highmindedness serves as an example for other local politicians. Read More »

'Shining city on a hill' is now a distant memory
By using the U.S. military to invade U.S. cities and blow up boats in the Caribbean, Trump is flaunting his contempt for the rule of law and basic human decency. That second strike killing two survivors clinging to the remains of their burning boat made the point especially well. Read More »

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