Oregon Issues Library

Explore the factual background and current legislative bills for key issues facing Jackson County. Review what our communities are dealing with, and let me know how you think each issue should be solved.

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Housing, Homelessness & Affordability

Senate District 3—including Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville, Talent, and Phoenix—is facing one of the most severe housing and affordability crises in O...

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Cost of Living, Taxes & Household Affordability

Household affordability is a major concern for families across District 3. The combination of inflation, rising utility costs, increased insurance pre...

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Healthcare, Mental Health & Addiction

Our region is grappling with multiple, intersecting healthcare crises: a severe behavioral health workforce shortage, a fentanyl epidemic, and ongoing...

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Public Safety, Justice & Community Trust

Public safety and the administration of justice are fundamental local concerns. In the Rogue Valley, communities are navigating challenges related to ...

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Education, Schools, Youth & Workforce Training

Education is the cornerstone of our community's future. Local school districts—including Medford 549C, Ashland School District, and Phoenix-Talent Sch...

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Transportation, Roads & Infrastructure

Our region's transportation infrastructure is the foundation of the local economy. Regional road departments and the Oregon Department of Transportati...

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Wildfire, Drought, Water & Emergency Resilience

The natural landscape of District 3 is both our greatest asset and our most complex management challenge. The devastating memory of the 2020 Almeda Dr...

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