Jones, Martin will put Josephine County first
The ballots are out, and control of Josephine County government is up for grabs. Before you vote, consider what the giant clusters of campaign signs are really asking you to support. Voters should ask these questions: Should we take our cues from signs promoting a recalled commissioner and his allies? Do we want to reelect a man who answered every critic with a lawsuit and tried to close the library? Do we want his friend in the other commissioner seat after he answered a crucial public forum question with “What he said!”? Should two business partners serve as county commissioner and county treasurer? Read More »

Josephine voters have the chance for change
This year voters in Josephine County have a unique opportunity to elect a functional Board of Commissioners. Anyone who has lived here for long knows our history of embarrassing, dysfunctional commissioners. Recall after recall has been the result. Most of the ones recalled had the good sense to know when they were not wanted. We have no one to blame but ourselves for electing unqualified and inappropriate people. Read More »

Always remember West was recalled by voters
John West in his full page political ad in the Daily Courier claims his proven experience as county commissioner for two years, one as chair. Read More »