Ballots have been mailed. May elections are usually low turnout since they are primarily local non-partisan elections and ballot measures. This gives an opportunity for a small percentage of voters to elect someone who may not have the best intentions for the community.
So-Vote!!
Most races are uncontested. Here are the contested races and others of interest.
| Grants Pass School District #7 | |
| Brian DeLaGrange, Position #6 | No comment. Read the voter pamphlet – what applicable experience do they have; what have they supported and opposed regarding school funding. For example, DeLaGrange has opposed a middle school levy and Penning has not placed an alternative on the ballot. |
| Joshua Shannon, Position #6 | |
| Garry L Penning | |
| Three Rivers School District | |
| Danny L. York, Zone 2 | He is the incumbent. Recommendation from Kate Dwyer: “I am the IV school board rep for TRSD. Both Paul Kelly and Danny York have served with intelligence and respect. TRSD is on a good path, with clear board goals and increasing grad rates. I would like to continue to serve with both Paul and Danny. The challenger would bring disruption. Please vote for the board to continue in its current form.” |
| Judy Ahrens, Zone 2 | Supports Constitution Party Education platform that all education should be private (no public schools). See Courier front page article of May 1st. |
| Illinois Valley Rural Fire Protection District | |
| Linda J. Naydol, Position #4 | Recommended by Indivisible. Recommended by IV Democrats. |
| Jerry L. Lamb, Position #4 | |
| Illinois Valley Rural Fire Protection District | |
| Cheryl Johnson, Position #3 | Recommended by Indivisible. Recommended by IV Democrats |
| Gary L. Price, Position #3 | |
| Running Unopposed – Worthy of support | |
| Gina Marie Agosta – Library Board | Recommended by Indivisible |
| Carol Dickson — IV Rural Fire Protection District , Position #5 | Recommended by Indivisible |
| Pat Fahey –Library Board and Rogue Community College | Recommended by Indivisible |
| Mary Middleton – Southern Oregon Education Service District, Zone 1 | Recommended by Indivisible. Recommended by JoCo Democrats |
List of all Democrats on the ballot in Josephine County: Click Here
Josephine County Clerk has links to the filings for all candidates: https://www.co.josephine.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1669
If you didn’t receive or have misplaced your voter pamphlet, it is online at: https://www.co.josephine.or.us/SIB/files/Clerk/May%2021%2C%202019%20VP%20Final.pdf