Josephine County chair records impasse over commissioner appointment after resignation Chair Commissioner Chris Barnett said Dec. 31 that efforts to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Andreas Black have stalled after Commissioner Ron Smith recused himself and did not participate; no quorum was present, no appointment was made, and a citizen has filed a mandamus action seeking judicial clarity.

Josephine County is facing a governance crisis as Commissioner Ron Smith's recusal stalls the appointment process, leaving the board unable to act amid looming judicial challenges.

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County Commissioners Plan Workshop on Mining Lease After Public Testimony Commissioners decide to extend decision deadline and hold workshop for further discussion.

Josephine County Commissioners are tackling serious allegations of mineral theft and a critical mining lease decision—will they find a resolution before the deadline?

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