JOCO REPUBLICAN

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Hello Everyone! I’m the Social Media Director for the Republican Party in Josephine County, Oregon. I run the digital side of things, from the website to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Truth Social, Nextdoor, and podcast platforms. This podcast is where I break things down. Local issues, county decisions, state impacts, and the conversations that actually affect our community. No spin, no noise, just walking through what’s happening and what it means. If you live in Josephine County and want to stay informed on what’s really going on, you’re in the right place.

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12-10-25 24.12.2025 7:03

Send us Fan Mail Let me be clear and take responsibility for this. At the time, the information I had pointed toward Rogue Indivisible, and we still have photo evidence showing their presence at the initial meeting where the recall of the commissioners was discussed. That meeting was focused on how to pursue a recall, and based on the information available to me then, I made several videos reflec...

Ron Smith's Recusal Part 1 24.12.2025 8:25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk through Commissioner Ron Smith decision to recuse himself from the vacancy appointment process and why it has raised questions across the community. I want to be clear that I support our Commissioners and I support Ron Smith. This discussion is not an attack. It is an effort to walk through the law, the County Charter, and the responsibilities tied to the...

Please vote "NO" on the recall of Commissioner Barnett 24.12.2025 3:16

Send us Fan Mail BE SURE TO VISIT THE RECALL SITE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND REBUTTALS ON THE RECALL : https://www.jocorepublicans.org/page/no-on-recall The Josephine County Republican Party Central Committee voted unanimously to support Commissioner Chris Barnett and oppose his recall. While there are always disagreements over decisions made by public officials, Chris Barnett has shown himself...

October 2025 Homeless Grant -- What it means to us as GP Citizens 24.12.2025 11:51

Send us Fan Mail So this video goes into the current October 2025 Homeless Grant and what it means to us , the battles we have faced as a city and what we are looking at in the future. Thank you for watching, The JOCO Republican

SB48 -- How it has changed the Face of Grants Pass 24.12.2025 9:15

Send us Fan Mail As promised in the last video this is how SB48 works and why it started out as a good idea but without the required funding and resources this has failed smaller communities all over Oregon. Please check out the Previous Video about HB3115 : Both of these video's will educate you on why our Mayor , City Council and local Police Department have their hands tied.

Fair, Legal, and on the Record: What Really Happened With the Homeless Grant. 24.12.2025 11:09

Send us Fan Mail What this episode covers: RFP requirements (≥150 capacity, ADA access, 24/7 managed, 6-month go-live). The two tiers of disqualifiers (mandatory vs. optional/mitigable). Why only Tender Technologies was disqualified, on the record. Why the Pathways “improper communication” motions failed—twice—after public debate and votes. Why “unacceptable location” = zoning/code, not popul...

November 3rd Workshop -- Homeless Grant Part 3 24.12.2025 3:05

Send us Fan Mail Well congratulations to Elk for winning the grant. I am not bashing any of the applicants whatsoever I supported and spoke with all three of them myself over the last few months. There seems to still be confusion as to whether or not ANY OF THEM had actual secured properties during this RFP process. I just wanted to pick out a few sections of today's workshop to share and als...