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Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program
Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. This year, more businesses will participate in the […]
Meals Tax: Bad for the Entire Economy – by Brad S. Hicks, President & CEO, The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County
The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County Board of Directors is urging you to Vote NO on the meals tax – #15-180!
Where lodging taxes capture revenue almost exclusively from visitors, (unless the pipes are frozen or the […]
Why I’m Voting NO on the Proposed Meals Tax, Measure #15-180 – by Donna Bowen
As most of you are aware, Oregonians absolutely hate taxes. We stand firm and united in this agreement time and time again. A good example is the fact that there is no sales tax in […]
Last Jacksonville Haunted History of 2018!
JACKSONVILLE, OR – With the pioneer spirits and ghosts that linger in this old gold mining town becoming increasingly restless as we approach November 1, the Day of the Dead, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be […]
6th-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Event
Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, Anne and Jo created this “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program and it’s […]
Harvest Festival at LongSword Vineyard
Saturday, October 6, marks LongSword Vineyard’s 4th-annual Harvest Festival featuring Pumpkin Chuckin’. This unique event provides a host of fun activities like pumpkin painting, live music, and, of course, imbibing delicious wine.
For the past three […]
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to approve the following resolution in opposition to a meals tax. Please read the entire resolution here.
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City […]
Frequently Asked Questions – Food and Beverage (Meals) Tax vs. Surcharge
Why does the City need money?
Under Measures 5 and 50, the City has the second lowest property tax rate in Jackson County-$1.84 per thousand assessed value. Because our police services are using up most of […]
Why I’m Voting “No” – by Criss Garcia, Jacksonville City Councilor
Please join me in voting NO on the Meals Tax—measure 15-180. It would be a historic mistake for three reasons:
- The measure does not provide a stable funding for critical police services.
We cannot fund […]
Meet Your 2018 Candidates!
Donna Bowen – Jacksonville City Council
I am Donna Bowen, native Oregonian and resident of Jacksonville since 2008. I was a Vice President of Operations for various Brokerage firms including A.G. Edwards and Shearson, Lehman, Hutton, […]