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Commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to put a levy on the ballot to fund the county's overcrowded animal shelter. The issue will head to voters in May.
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In December, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners allowed a couple living in Grants Pass to opt out of paying the local library district tax.
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The Josephine County Commission is mulling proposed changes to county code that would only property owners in forest lands would have to show proof of fire protection to get a building permit.
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On Thursday, Commissioners selected Republican Dwayne Yunker to fill the District 3 seat.
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A decision by the county Board of Commissioners last week could set a precedent for voter-approved districts across the county.
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On Wednesday, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a petition allowing two residents to opt out of the local library tax district, creating fears of setting a precedent for other taxes.
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The sheriff's department has long been underfunded and has been searching for permanent stability.
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Residents in Josephine County have the opportunity to provide input on the creation of a rural fire district at a town hall meeting this Thursday. County commissioners are looking at their options when dealing with this previously unpopular idea.
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A group of wildfires called the Smith River Complex has been burning near the Oregon-California border for over a week, forcing Highway 199 to close. In the Illinois Valley, business owners that rely on visiting tourists are struggling.
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A nonpartisan group called Citizens for Responsible Government is currently gathering voter signatures for a petition to replace the Josephine County charter. They say that doing so will ensure better representation for all voters in the Southern Oregon county.
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In recent years, state lawmakers in Oregon have given over $25 million dollars in funding to combat illegal cannabis production in the state.
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On Wednesday morning, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a ballot measure that would increase funding for law enforcement in the county.
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The Josephine County Sheriff's Department is searching for a new way to create stability after years of being underfunded. The proposed taxing district would cover all of Josephine County except for Grants Pass.
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Jackson County is cutting ties with neighboring Josephine County over a shared emergency alert system. Officials with the two counties differ on emergency management philosophies.