BCC Approves County, 4-H, Law Enforcement Service District Budget Resolutions
The County Commissioners held public hearings and approved budget resolutions during the Weekly Business Session. The board met at 9 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium and held four public hearings. A motion passed 3-0 to approve a resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Additions to the motion included Information Technology adding $124,600 of authorized expenditure in the budget for one additional full time employee, and the law library adding $44,000 of authorized expenditure in the budget in an additional half time/full time assistant position. The public presented concerns for the budget and reserves to the board, after which a motion to approve a resolution to adopt a supplemental budget and make appropriations and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 passed unanimously. The board moved 3-0 on a motion Levying Ad Valorem Property Tax Rates and Local Option Levy Taxes for the County, as well as the adoption of the 2026-27 Budgets for the Josephine County 4-H/Extension Service and Law Enforcement Service District. Motions for approval of the minutes for both services be delegated to the board were unanimous.
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Cruise the Rogue to Bring Four Day Automotive Festival to GP
Cruise the Rogue, Southern Oregon’s first all-genre automotive festival, arrives in Historic Downtown Grants Pass and Riverside Park on July 23rd through the 26th. Presented by Main Street Grants Pass, the four-day event brings together over 300 registered vehicles across 12 classes from pre-war classics and muscle cars to JDM tuners, custom builds, and motorcycles. The festival’s celebrity guest lineup features Richard Rawlings and Dennis Collins of Gas Monkey Garage, alongside Alan Taylor, host of The Drive radio show and a founding board member of the event. Rawlings and Collins will present awards live at the Sunday ceremony. The event begins with the Long Table VIP Dinner Thursday, July 23rd, followed by Cars and Coffee, Downtown Show and Shine, and the Applegate Valley Poker Run Friday, July 24th. Cars and Coffee and the Applegate Valley Run continue Saturday, July 25th, followed by the Riverside Salon de l'Automobile and Saturday Night Cruise. Sunday, July 26th, is the Riverside Park Show and Awards Ceremony.
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Grants Pass Fire and Rescue to Conduct Citywide Fire Hydrant Testing
Grants Pass Fire Rescue will begin its annual fire hydrant testing program this month, helping to ensure hydrants across the community are operating correctly and can deliver the water needed to protect lives and property during an emergency. According to GPFR, hydrant testing includes flowing and measuring water output, verifying mechanical function, and documenting maintenance needs. Residents may notice crews working in their neighborhoods and may experience temporary water discoloration or minor pressure fluctuations. These conditions are normal and should be cleared quickly. If discoloration persists, residents are encouraged to briefly run their cold water taps until the water clears. Accurate and up-to-date water flow information is critical for emergency response. Firefighters rely on precise data to determine how much water is available during a fire, which directly affects firefighting strategy and safety. In addition, hydrant flow data plays an important role in the community’s Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification rating.
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