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Mike Jones Interview: Jeromy Ford from U-Turn for Christ and Julie Thomas from PATH on Homeless Solutions
Pathway to Stability Project Townhall: Concerning the HomelessDate: Monday, April, 21, 2025Time: 5PM- 7PMNote Change of Location is: Calvary Chapel at 269 W Harbeck RoadSee
Legislation of Concern & Bills to Support
for week of March 24th through March 28th Bills of Concern – Senate Monday Senate Committee On Education 8:00 am SB 749 – Digest: Creates a pilot
Repeal Wildfire Map with HB 3944 or SB 678
There are three bills to repeal the wildfire map and modify SB672: HB3944, SB678 and SB83. Both HB3944 and SB678 are the best options at
Bring back common-sense drug laws, support SB 670
Chief Sponsors: Senator Bonham, Robinson SB 670: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB670 Summary: Relating to possession of controlled substances; prescribing an effective date. Catchline/Summary: Digest: The Act restores the
Stop the Homeless Lawsuits: Repeal HB 3115 with SB 645
The senate bill SB 645 bill repeals the 2021 bill HB3115 which states “Objectively Reasonable” for time, place and manner. The “Objectively Reasonable” language is
Immigration Bill Call to Action
Call to action on critical immigration bill in the Oregon State House Background: Rep. Jason Kropf is a Democrat who represents HD 54 (Bend) in
2025 Patriots Conference Recap
2025 Patriots Conference. Video’s from Mike Jones’s You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@mikeonmicshow Bill Meyer at the 2025 Patriot Conference in Grants Pass Karen England as a
Patriots Conference & Schedule 2025
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025Time: 9am – 4pmLocation: Josephine County Fairgrounds Floral Building
Rep. Dwayne Yunker – Call to Action
“We will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And,
Fantastic opportunity to get School Choice on the Nov 2026 ballot!
Thank you so much for helping with our efforts to gather signatures to put our two school choice measures on the Nov 2024 ballot. We
Submit Opposing Testimony for SB 48, SB 77 and SB 78
Text and Information of SB 48https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB48“This bill amends laws about home siting and construction.This bill has been scheduled for a public hearing of the committee
Josephine County Charter Update: Signature Collecting
The Josephine County Charter is outdated and contains items that are no longer valid or legal.A proposed revised charter has been written. It has been
Homelessness: Options and Solutions from My Perspective
Background In a previous article, Understanding State and Federal Law in regard to Homelessness: – Josephine County Oregon Republican Party I discussed a Supreme Court
What, If Anything, Matters When Electing Our State Lawmakers?
An interesting discussion arose when I posted about a state representative who was attempting to pass a resolution honoring Black drag queens. The first argument
Homelessness Crisis: HB2432/HB2445 Bill to Repeal HB3115/HB3124
Until HB3115 is repealed we will be at the mercy of the homeless and their lawsuits.Action item: Sample letter below to send to our lawmakers.
Grants Pass Camping Site for the Homeless Will Never End until HB3115 Is Repealed:
What is happening with the homeless in Grants Pass is not the result of our city council but is a result of Oregon’s laws. The
Undo 762 Peaceful Protest in Josephine County
Date: Saturday, March 1stTime: Noon – 2PMLocation: Josephine County Court House
Undo 762 Peaceful Protest at Oregon Capital
When: Tuesday February 25th, 11:00 AMContact Information: [email protected]: Oregon Capital
Meeting Schedule For Public Information and Action On Wildfire Hazard Map, SB 762
Check for updates at; https://undo762.org/meeting-calendar/ Sunny ValleyDate: February 13th, ThursdayTime: 7-9 pmLocation: 400 Sunny Valley Loop, Wolf Creek, OR 97497Exit 71 off the 15 exit
Understanding State and Federal Law in regard to Homelessness:
Federal Law: The supreme court ruling states: that local governments can enforce anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals, even when no alternative shelter is available. The
Interviewing Mayor Clint Scherf via Oregon Grape:
Homeless discussion starts around mark 40:00About Mark 45:00 – Pay close attention.J Street Closed using legal council advice. Lost about 20% of the homeless, went
Former mayor aided in new homelessness lawsuit, that she herself created.
It appears former Mayor Sara Bristol disregarded an October 3, 2024, memo from Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) warning of potential legal action due to ADA
Thoughts on Grants Pass Latest Lawsuit:
Confused about the latest homeless ruling: The supreme court ruling states: that local governments can enforce anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals, even when no alternative
Update on Grants Pass City Lawsuit
Judge blocks Grants Pass from enforcing its camping ban for two weeksFrom today’s ruling from the lawsuit filed 1/30/25:https://streetlightnews.org/judge-blocks-grants-pass-from-enforcing-its-camping-ban-for-two-weeks/“According to the lawsuit, the campsites are
New Lawsuit against Grants Pass City
A timeline of Grants Pass’ housing crisis since SCOTUS decisionhttps://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/a-timeline-of-grants-pass-housing-crisis-since-scotus-decision/article_b8cb3ba4-d91c-11ef-b749-837ec5739c96.html This site offers a great reference to the timeline of events since the SCOTUS decision;
Wildfire Map Action, Appeals and Letters:
General information on SB762 and the wildfire map can also be found at; https://undo762.org/ Write the Oregon state rep’s and senators asking for their support
Wildfire: Home Insurance Crisis
Many of us have experienced home insurance cancellation or sky rocketing premiums. No matter what happens with this wildfire map, even a full repeal of
Library Is Not Being Evicted
Still confused about the library issue (no eviction notices have been given).Seven-minute video clip of the BCC discussing the library issue. :https://josephinecounty.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/PubliclySharedMedia/EbnbzQYoSl5MrT9ptvqp5gQBQ8R0ATlenZiGXZXVl55G-A?e=Ibz8r8 Key parts of
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