Will You Vote in November?
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE
Did you know that in last May’s primary election:
the Democratic voter turnout was 54%?
Let’s increase that to 90%! Put 10/18 (ballots mailed) and 11/8 (due to the Clerk) on your calendar to remind yourself to vote.
2022 GENERAL ELECTION SLATE
Find your nearest drop box at jocovote.com/dropbox
Once you have submitted your ballot, you can check to see that it has been received at jocovote.com/checkmyvote.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact us at (541) 916-8352
Be sure to remind your neighbors, your family and your friends to get their ballots turned in early!
Last day to register to vote: October 18th (do in person that day!)
Check Your Registration — Register to Vote
Ballots mailed: October 19th
Click for online Local Voter Pamphlet
Click for online State Voter Pamphlet
Ballots Due to Clerk: Tuesday, 11/8
Postmarks Count – But best to hand deliver prior to 8PM
Who We Support
Continue scrolling for State-wide and local measures.
Grants Pass City Council
We support: Molly Nichols, Curt Collins, Rob Pell
All Non-Partisan Positions
Ballot Measures - Statewide
As per the results of our 8/9 meeting, recommendations are included.
Measure 111, Right to Healthcare Amendment
Measure 111 would add a section to the Oregon Constitution establishing a right to “cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care” for every Oregon resident. The amendment would require the state to balance the obligation of ensuring a right to healthcare against funding public schools and other essential public services. The amendment also states that legal remedies for lawsuits brought against the proposed section may not interfere with the balance between a right to healthcare and funding other essential public services.
Measure 112, Remove Slavery as Punishment for Crime from Constitution Amendment
Measure 112 would remove language in the Oregon Constitution that allows the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments, thereby prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude without exception. The amendment would also add language authorizing an Oregon court or a probation or parole agency to order alternatives to incarceration for a convicted individual as part of their sentencing.
As of January 2021, Oregon was one of 10 states that had a provision prohibiting enslavement and involuntary servitude but with an exception for criminal punishments.
Measure 113, Exclusion from Re-election for Legislative Absenteeism Initiative
Measure 113 would amend the Oregon Constitution to disqualify state legislators from re-election following the end of their term if they are absent from 10 legislative floor sessions without permission or excuse. The 10 absences would be deemed disorderly behavior. This would apply to both legislative attendance during regular and special legislative sessions.
The state constitution authorizes legislative chambers to punish disorderly conduct, including legislative absenteeism, with a two-thirds supermajority vote. Punishment may include the expulsion of a member.
Measure 114, Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements Initiative
Measure 114 would enact a law outlining a procedure to apply for a permit to purchase a firearm. Permits would be issued by local law enforcement. Applicants would need to pay a fee, submit a photo ID, be fingerprinted, complete approved safety training, pass a criminal background check, and not be prohibited from possessing firearms. Law enforcement would be able to deny a permit to an applicant believed to be a danger to oneself or others. The initiative would also criminalize the manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale, or otherwise transferring of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds.
Ballot Measures - Local
As per our October 11th Meeting
17-112: Ordinance No. 2022-005 - Sales Tax
Purpose is to impose a tax on retail activities that occur with Josephine County between April 15 and October 15 of every year. The revenue from this tax shall be used exclusively for the provision of law enforcement services … including Sheriff’s Office, the Juvenile Department, the District Attorney’s Office the City of Grants Pass Police Department, and the City of Cave Junction. Distribution to incorporated cities (Grants Pass and Cave Junction) will be based on population.
17-110: Ordinance No. 2022-002 - Psilocybin Manufacture
An Ordinance amending the county code (Ordinance No. 2018-004) by adding Chapter 5.40; Prohibiting the establishment of psilocybin product manufactures in the unincorporated area and in the City of Cave Junction.
Ballot will ask: “Shall the County allow psilocybin product manufacturing in the unincorporated territory of Josephine County and in the City of Cave Junction.
A Yes Vote allows manufacturers. A No vote prohibits manufacturers.
17-111: Ordinance No. 2022-003 - Psilocybin Service Centers
An Ordinance amending the county code (Ordinance No. 2018-004) by adding Chapter 5.45; Prohibiting the establishment of psilocybin service centers.
Ballot will ask: “Shall the County allow psilocybin service centers in the unincorporated territory of Josephine County and in the City of Cave Junction.
A Yes Vote allows service centers. A No vote prohibits service centers.