Commissioners Approve Supplemental Budget and Dissolve Three Committees
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners this morning unanimously approved a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year.
During a public hearing before the 3-0 vote, County Finance Director Sandy Novak testified no new expenses or revenue are reflected in the revised budget. She said insurance payment covering the Sheriff's Office that has been made from the General Fund is being shifted to the local law enforcement agency's budget.
In other business, the Board dissolved a task force and two committees that have served their intended functions and are no longer necessary. They included the COVID-19 Relief Funds Task Force, the Fire Protection Committee and the Advisory Committee on Forestry Affairs.
The Commissioners voted 2-0 to appoint Robert Stumbo the Mining Advisory Committee. Board Chair John West did not vote to avoid a possible conflict of interest.
During the Public Comment period, the Board heard continued complaints about defunding the 4-H Extension Service District. One woman stated representatives from the Master Gardeners program did not attend a recent forum because they are no longer supported by the OSU Extension. The same woman said Josephine County missed an opportunity to host a state youth sport-shooting event in 2025.
Other citizen comments centered around the proposed fire district, support for small businesses, the US Constitution as it relates to public education, veiled threats against members of the local Democratic party and a general lack of integrity on the current Board of Commissioners.
Posted on 9/25/24 11:19AM by Sam Marsh
