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Board of Commissioners to Appoint Public Works Management Positions at Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will appoint two Public Works Department positions at the end of their General Discussion today. After a review of the applications and the interview process, the board will appoint an Engineering, Roads, Operations, and Fleet Manager, and an Administration, Budget, and Accounting Manager for the Public Works Department. At the start of the discussion, the board will cover department invoices, as well as many Personnel Requisitions and Actions from Human Resources. To conclude the meeting, the board may consider other matters, then the meeting will adjourn. Today's General Discussion will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the BCC Conference Room, and will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. Those wanting to attend in-person are required to comply with the clear bag policy. ...Read more

I.V. Chamber of Commerce Awarded $100,000 Grant for “Gateway to the Stars”
The Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce has been awarded $100,000 through Travel Oregon’s Recreation Ready Program - Phase 2 to advance its Gateway to the Stars initiative. The project highlights the Illinois Valley’s potential as a destination for dark sky and astronomy-based tourism. Building on the success of the program’s Phase 1 feasibility study, Phase 2 will move the project forward including community dark sky outreach opportunities, dark sky and accessibility consultations, and lighting retrofits. A portion of the Chamber’s outreach budget will also be used to promote the Phase 2 activities through local and regional media, community events, and visitor engagement campaigns. Travel Oregon’s Recreation Ready program is aimed at supporting communities in developing outdoor recreation visitor experiences that drive economic prosperity and respect natural environments while increasing access and equity. ...Read more

County Commissioners to Discuss County Legal Property Usage at Business Session

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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss the potential usage of county real property during Thursday's Weekly Business Session. The property at 1798 NE N Street was proposed as the site Pathways to Stability would use in their Addressing Homelessness Grant Program Application. The property, and action considering a JB Steel Invoice payment, are on the agenda. There will be two public hearings to kick off the session: The first reading of an ordinance amending the Josephine County Code to Update Rural Land Development Code Sections and create Chapter 19.998 - Marijuana Businesses, and an ordinance repealing a chapter of the County Code relating to Marijuana Business annual compliance certificate and regulations. Following public comment, the board will also cover the consent calendar, approving minutes and potentially discussing other matters before adjournment. Thursday's Weekly Business Session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium, and will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. All meeting attendees are reminded to comply with the clear bag policy. ...Read more

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