On We the People, Jason Houk and Brad Smith talk with Ashland’s new fire marshal. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202402140900
Category: Events
We The People – $25 Million Dollar Question: CURA
On We the People for March 27, Jason Houk talks with Gina Dequene about a $25 million dollar bond approved by Ashland City Council and the citizen effort to get the decision moved to the November ballot. We also talk with Jamie and Tonai about their upcoming CURA workshop, bringing together visionaries to build a […]
We The People – Just Cause Campaign
We the People for February 21, 2024, Jason Houk talks with Matt Fennell, an organizer with Organizer Union for Just Cause, working on a ballot measure to end At-Will employment in Oregon. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202402210900
We The People – Future of renewable energy
On We the People for March 20, Jason Houk and Brad Smith talk with engineers Jerry and Sid Paschen about the future of alternative and renewable energy. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202403200900
Grants Pass mayor vetoes ordinance that would make it harder to help homeless
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass mayor Sara Bristol announced today that she would veto an ordinance passed by the Grants Pass City Council last week. The ordinance would have placed requirements on organizations that provide humanitarian aid and assistance to the homeless in public areas. https://www.kdrv.com/news/housing-crisis/grants-pass-mayor-vetoes-ordinance-that-would-make-it-harder-to-help-homeless/article_297e06da-e0c9-11ee-a445-2b82c4d3ec93.html
Fire District 5 Board resigns en masse
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore– In last nights board meeting for Fire District #5, more than half of the board members resigned one after another. Shortly after board member Derek Volkart called to put Chief Hanley on leave while an investigation searches for his role in bullying and harassment complaints made against the district, Vicki Purslow, Carly […]
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice Endorses Just Cause Campaign
SOJWJ Calls Upon Their Network To Join The Campaign To End At-Will Employment SALEM, OR – Early evening Valentine’s day, the Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice unanimously endorsed prospective ballot initiative 2024-049 for Just Cause. SOJWJ brings together labor unions, religious congregations, student groups and community organizations to improve working peoples’ standard of living, job […]
Incoming Winter Storm Prompts Severe Weather Shelter Opening
MedfordAlert February 28 Medford, Oregon- In response to anticipated severe weather conditions, ACCESS will be opening the Severe Weather Shelter located at 332 W. 6th St. on Thursday, February 29. The shelter will remain operational until Sunday, March 3, offering services to those in need during the extreme weather event. Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun […]
Management problems cause staff exodus from Rogue Valley fire district, records show
According to lawyers with the union IAFF 2596, Fire Chief Charles Hanley is to blame for a staffing shortage in Jackson County Fire District 5 which serves over 20,000 residents in Phoenix, Talent and unincorporated areas of Ashland. They claimed the district has lost five union employees in the last two years, with at least […]
Grants Pass Shelter
The Grants Pass Warming Shelter will be activating Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights pending volunteer coverage. 1990 NW Washington Blvd. 541.900.5818 gpwarmingshelter@gmail.com If you are interested in becoming a volunteer let us know! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABAA2CA0FAC34-48196762-volunteer?fbclid=IwAR1LLE3bbdRlPFHQZLTiKCG9wt2EkvdihjKV7-kUiLMfxkzGn6VN0nowvOs#/