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Letter: I’m supporting the Coos County Public Safety Levy, Main
I encourage your support of the Coos County Public Safety Levy 6-213 and the re-election of Commissioner Robert Main. Sadly, a huge burden of public safety has been shifted to local taxpayers due to State Laws decriminalizing so much negative conduct, mandating instant release from custody, and the closing of prisons. Remember Shutters Creek which did so much for our community and for the inmates themselves. In August of 2022, Coos County Community Corrections supervised 463 people and had an additional 300 clients with warrants...
Community invited to revitalize Airport Heights Park
Community members are being invited to participate in the first open house to discuss the revitalization and redesign of Airport Heights Park. The Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club is hosting the event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the North Bend Senior Center. This community meeting will be an opportunity for citizens to meet the Groundworkshop consulting firm and Rotary Parks Committee teams, and to...
Letter: Drew Farmer will help move Coos County forward
I’m a committed voter living in Coos County for nearly 50 years. I want to be well-informed about the candidates and issues before I vote. I watched the recorded League of Women Voters’ Candidate Forum, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9pBpPjwWN8 to hear what the candidates for Coos County Commissioner had to say. Drew Farmer stood out as knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring; Chris Castleman stumbled ignorantly through most questions; and 15-year incumbent, Bob Main, had declined to participate. I read Bob Main’s statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet for our Oregon...
Letter: Response to Biggs’ letter
People of North Bend! We do ourselves great service grasping the complexities of our municipal finances. So, yes, as former Mayor John Briggs suggested in his earlier letter, don't drink any Kool Aid! Verify for yourself at the upcoming budget meetings, May 14 & 15 in Council Chambers. Meetings are open to everyone joining in person or through YouTube. Public comments can be made at the meeting or submitted in advance. Meetings are recorded. ...
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
In for another Chamber minute, it's Rosey. May has arrived, and that means most of us will be getting our ballots this week, Some important things are on the ballot this year, The Chamber is supporting the Public Safety Levy and hopes the community will too. We NEED a SAFE place to call our own and we NEED a solid Public Safety system, now more than ever. Crime is on the rise and we know we cannot leave things as they currently are. If Coos County doesn’t pass the jail levy then the consequences will cause budget cuts all across...
Housing Summit focuses on the South Coast
The Southern Oregon Coast Housing Summit featured Senator Dick Anderson, along with several other government representatives and housing professionals from throughout the State of Oregon. Those who attended the event had the opportunity to hear about legislative updates, and watch presentations on all things housing-related – from clean energy solutions, to affordable and workforce housing, and busting myths about homelessness. The Housing Summit was organized by the Southern Oregon Coast...
Reedsport Main Street receives National designation
Earlier this morning, we were notified that we have been awarded our Affiliate status from Main Street of America, our National accrediting organization. We are excited to receive it and honored to have been recommended for designation by Sheri Stuart, Coordinator at Oregon Main Street. We have been working diligently to improve our program and to create a vibrant Reedsport community. This is not only a win for our program but also for all of our community businesses and organizations who partner with us and...
North Bend Public Library readies for major renovations
After years of fundraising efforts, the team at the North Bend Public Library is ready to start a list of renovations that will make the 35-year-old structure safer, more accessible and welcoming to patrons. The staff at the library have been working alongside the North Bend Public Library Foundation and other community partners to raise funds and establish goals for the project since 2017. This included strategic planning, structural assessments to the building, and public input sessions. ...
Work on new concert area for Coos County Fairgrounds announced
Work has begun on the new concert area. The floral building was moved several months ago to its new location. The building will be used as a saloon and beer garden. The flower display area is being moved into the Oaks building. Currently in the amphitheater crews are leveling the ground and then they will cover it with grass seed. Organizers hope to get new fencing and a tree border planted this year before the fair. “We will have a temporary stage this year to...
Local Heroes: Celebrating Our Community's Impact Through Contributions and Engagement
At the recent City Council meeting, various community contributions were discussed, highlighting the importance of civic engagement. One example was the community-funded replacement of the boiler at Mingus Pool, which helped restore a key local facility and showed how individual contributions can impact the community.
Letter: Vote for Main to keep experience on commission
Coos County voters should re-elect Commissioner Robert “Bob” Main at the May election. He’s been a Coos County commissioner for more than 15 years and is seeking re-election to his fifth four-year term. Translation: Bob Main has more experience running county programs than his two challengers put together. Main has worked for Coos County since 1978 and was elected county assessor in 2000, a job he held until being elected commissioner in 2008. He’s been involved with the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, the Southern...
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