Thursday's Weekly Business Session to have Public Hearing for Library Annexations
Thursday's Weekly Business Session will include a public hearing in the matter of Library Annexations by petition of landowners without election. Two more public hearings will follow. One being the second reading of an ordinance amending the county code text regarding marijuana businesses, and the other, an ordinance repealing a chapter of the county code relating to marijuana business regulations. The board will then cover administrative actions concerning the 2025-26 VOCA and CFA Non-Competitive Grant, and Fee Changes and Schedules for the BCC, Surveyor, Public Works, Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Public Health. Following Requests and Comments from citizens, the board will approve the consent calendar, and pending other matters, the meeting will adjourn. Thursday's Weekly Business Session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium, 600 NW 6th Street, and will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov. All attendees must comply with the clear bag policy. ...Read more

Rogue Valley Young Marines Toys for Tots Program Underway in JoCo
The Rogue Valley Young Marines Toys for Tots Drive is on in Josephine County. Community members have the opportunity, now through December 20th, to drop off new, unwrapped toys in local drop boxes to help support families and children throughout Josephine County. Toys for babies, toddlers, and teenagers are gladly accepted, and the giveaways are scheduled for Sunday, December 21st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday, December 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Businesses can register now for a drop box, and you can learn more at www. josephinecounty.toysfortots.org. ...Read more

County Commissioners to Cover Case Updates and Alleged Personnel Policy Violation

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hear updates on County cases and an investigation of an alleged personnel policy violation during Wednesday's workshop. Following a Board Order update in the matter of amending an Administrative Policy, the board will hear business from multiple departments including the Sheriff's Office, Community Development, Public Works, Airports, Human Resources, and Transit. Board Business includes discussing County-owned Surplus Properties, Anne G. Basker Auditorium Rental Applications, plus Executed County Contracts and Payments According to Terms. Following any other matters the board may introduce, the meeting will adjourn. Wednesday's workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the BCC Conference room and will stream live at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. Those wishing to attend in person must comply with the clear bag policy. ...Read more