Temporary Board Conducting Interviews for Two Commissioner Vacancies

The Temporary Board of Other Elective Administrative Officers are in the process of interviewing applicants for the two vacant Commissioner seats. In order of appearance, the interviewees for the vacant Commissioner positions thus far include Colleen Martin, Lorna Jessee, and Jonathan Knapp. Each applicant is presented with the same questions, including how do their past experiences position them to be a good candidate? They are then being asked to give two specific examples of successes and failures in this county within the last two years, and what they would have done differently to mitigate the failures. Other questions include asking them to describe a policy initiative they've directed that led to positive and negative outcomes, and how they would have handled it differently. The board is also asking how they would maintain and strengthen public confidence in county government, as well as what the top issues are in our county and how they would address them. Following a half hour lunch break, the temporary board will continue the meetings at 12:30. On Thursday at 9 a.m., the board will meet to make two appointments for Commissioner Position One and Two. The chosen applicants will be sworn in Monday the 23rd. ...Read more

Nine Interviews to be Held in BCC Conference Room for Commissioner Vacancies

The Temporary Board of Other Elective Administrative Officers met at 9 a.m. to discuss the process of interviewing for the Josephine County Commissioner vacancies. One applicant, Kirk Brust, withdrew himself from consideration. Because of Veterans Preference, nine applicants will now be considered for the vacant positions on the 18th. At 9 a.m., the interviews will commence in the BCC Conference Room, with the final interview starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 10 minute break between each interview. All applicants will be asked six questions, and given five minutes to answer each one. The temporary board will score on a scale of 10 for each question. The board will then meet Thursday at 9 a.m. for the appointment of Josephine County Commissioner Position's one and two. The applicants chosen to fill the two vacancies will be sworn in Monday the 23rd. The community is welcome to attend but must comply with the clear bag policy. The interviews will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. ...Read more

Mt. Ashland Ski Area to Reopen with Limited Terrain

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is reopening with limited terrain Thursday. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Sonnet, Lithia and Comer Chairlifts, and the First Act Learning Carpet will open. Tickets for Sonnet, the Lower Lift, and Twilight skiing are available now at www.mtashland.com. Staff is waiting to see what the weather will bring to determine when the Windsor and Ariel Chairlifts and all terrain coming off of those lifts will be open. For now they remain closed. The Locker Lodge and lockers are closed for now until more terrain on the mountain is open. The public is encouraged to check the Mountain Report on their website for the latest updates on conditions. ...Read more