Transform Josephine County Through Better Governance

OSU Extension services are on the mend! But funding was not approved. The levy must be reinstated to continue providing programs. OSU Extension is rebuilding the local 4-H Youth Development Program with help from volunteers, families, & youth, as well as JoCo Master Gardeners!

Dear Commissioners Smith, Barnett, and all elected officials of Josephine County,

JoCo Citizens For Responsible Government (CRG) has a critical and timely recommendation approved by our membership that we hope you will immediately implement as it relates to the appointment of a vacant commissioner position.  This recommendation is a win-win for all parties and follows the spirit of the Josephine County Charter.

Despite false statements contained in Mr. Barnett and Mr. Blech’s “whitepaper” rebuttal to the recall petitions, CRG as an organization had nothing to do with these two recalls.  Our general membership was asked to vote two separate times on whether to take a position on the recall and each time our membership said no.  We strongly object to the statement from the two commissioners that we were involved, and the fact remains that we have not taken a position nor will we take a position if there is a recall election next month.  

Many residents are asking an important question:
Does Josephine County have a Code Enforcement Department—and if so, is anyone actually available to take your complaint?

Understanding the answer matters. Code enforcement plays a significant role in protecting quality of life, property values, health, safety, and peace of mind. When issues arise in your neighborhood, who can you turn to for help? And what happens if you eventually need to take a matter to court?