Josephine County - Government

10/02/2026

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners' Weekly Update is now available! You may read the full update here: https://loom.ly/gjpkLKE

09/25/2026

The Board of Commissioners' Weekly Update is now available! Read the full update here: https://loom.ly/_iEIWy8

In this week's edition:
🔥 Fire Season Continues
💲 Economic Development Committee Update
📝 Board of Commissioners' Weekly Summary

09/23/2026

09/15/2026

Josephine County is now accepting applications for Economic Development Grants! The grant program provides funding for projects that help grow Josephine County’s economy, whether by creating or retaining jobs, expanding services that support our industries, building or improving needed infrastructure, or promoting commerce and tourism. If your company has a project that can help our County grow, apply here: https://loom.ly/JBp7z7E

The Economic Development Grant Program has been reorganized and refined to provide a more thorough background check process, prevent conflicts of interest, and provide accountability on how taxpayer dollars are spent. Complete applications will be reviewed by the Economic Development Grant Advisory Committee.

Updated September 4, 2026.We are currently accepting applications for the Josephine County Economic Development Grant Advisory Committee.

08/27/2026

Cycle Oregon is coming to Josephine County this weekend! If you're driving this weekend, you might encounter cyclists on the roads, so please drive safely and plan your route in advance. You can view the route map here: https://loom.ly/3WUg7zE

Cycle Oregon's Rally event will take place from August 28 through September 2, with hundreds of riders enjoying the beauty of Southern Oregon and bringing business to our community. You can find more information from our colleagues at Visit Grants Pass.

08/12/2026

RELEASE DATE: August 12, 2026

INCIDENT: FLOCK Contract Cancellation

REPORTING DEPUTY: Sheriff Dave Daniel

DETAILS:
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has been in contract with an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) company named FLOCK. A contract for 10 cameras was entered into to increase the ability to identify/locate stolen vehicles, wanted or missing subjects associated with a specific vehicle and in general enhance the ability to investigate crimes.

In recent months some of the equipment and technology has been targeted and vandalized. There has been a great deal of public concern over this technology and its potential infringement of Constitutional 4th Amendment rights. Many jurisdictions across the United States have run into the same situation of theft, damage and social concern resulting in numerous cancellations of contracts with FLOCK. Josephine County is no different. While the technology has been beneficial in solving crime and overall public safety, it is clear much of Josephine County is not ready or willing to accept the use of ALPR technology.

We at the Sheriff’s Office work for the public and we are listening to you. As a result, I have requested Josephine County Legal Counsel to send a “contract termination for convenience” letter to FLOCK. Effective immediately, FLOCK ALPRs are no longer activated in rural Josephine County and the contract with the Sheriff’s Office has ended. While some of the equipment is still in the field, it is not being used. It is unknown when FLOCK will remove their equipment at this time.

Thank you for your continued support of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. We will continue to “Protect with Courage and Serve with Compassion”.

08/05/2026

Josephine County is looking for business owners and residents to join our Economic Development Grant Advisory Committee! If you want to have a direct impact on our local economy, jobs, and businesses, this is a way that you can help your community! You can apply here: https://loom.ly/ZSVkhjw

The Economic Development Grant Advisory Committee is responsible for assisting the Board of County Commissioners to review business applications for Economic Development Grant funding. The Committee helps to decide which businesses will receive funding and ensure that the money is used correctly. Economic development funding helps to grow local businesses and create jobs in Josephine County. If you wish to help the community, this is one of the most direct ways you can have an impact!

To apply to serve on an advisory committee, please complete the online form below. If you would prefer to submit a physical application, please download, complete and submit the Advisory Committee Application for Board Appointment.

07/31/2026

The Board of Commissioners' Weekly Update is now available! Read the full post here: https://loom.ly/ni1q2do

In this week's update:
🎪 Josephine County Fair
🚔 Generous Donation to the Sheriff's Office
📝 Board of Commissioners' Weekly Summary

07/17/2026

The Board of Commissioners' Weekly Update is now available! Read the full update here: https://loom.ly/TUDdcrc

This weeks topics include:
🚑 Public Health Survey
🚌 Josephine Community Transit Service Updates
🎪 County Fair
📝 Weekly Board of Commissioners Report

07/04/2026

Please be safe and enjoy this historic holiday! Happy 250th America!