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Justice System & Public Safety Services Study Design: 2015

 

STUDY DESIGN:  BACKGROUND RESEARCH/PAPERS/OPINIONS/LETTERS ON MALPSS

 

GUEST OPINIONS:  2012 - 2016

 

GUEST OPINIONS: 2012 -2015 Directly Related To Primary Public Safety Services (PSS) Tax Measures

 

   2015 Guest Opinions On Grants Pass, Oregon City Sales Tax (Measure 17-67)

   2015 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy (Measure 17-66)

   2014 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy (Measure 17-59)

   2013 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy (Measure 17-49)

   2012 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy (Measure 17-43)

 

On Josephine County’s Justice System & Public Safety Services Problem/Issue

Published In The Grants Pass Daily Courier (TGPDC), Grants Pass, Oregon

 

HARD COPY ARCHIVES OF HUGO JS&PSS EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE

Justice System & Public Safety Services (JS&PSS)

Hugo Neighborhood Association & Historical Society

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety 

March 27, 2016. by Mike Walker. Analysis needed for budget solution

 

2016 Editor's Opinion on Unintended Consequences Acompanying State Money Via 2013 OR House Bill 3453

March 17, 2016, by Kevin Widdison. Editor’s Opinion. Unintended consequences could accompany state money

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety 

March 8, 2016. by Jon Whalen. A Search For Public Safety Answers

 

2016 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy

Feb. 2, 2016. Jay Meredith. Public safety round table recommended. Recommends that "Anything that needs to go to a vote of the people should wait until the vote in May 2017.

 

GUEST OPINIONS FOR Public Safety Study Design Idea

 

The Hugo Justice System & Public Safety Services Exploratory Committee’s (Justice System Exploratory Committee) was formed with a definition of its July 18, 2013 scope of work, Justice System & Public Safety Services Issue Scope Of Work.

 

The following three proposed guest opinions are an attempt to make the January 18, 2016 submitted guest opinion, Public Safety Study Design Idea, by Jon Whalen and Mike Walker, members of the Justice System Exploratory Committee, less turgid. They attempted this by breaking down the Public Safety Study Design Idea guest opinion into its natural three parts resulting in three proposed guest opinions.

 

   1. What's The Problem?

   2. Reasons For Supporting Study Design

   3. Minimally Adequate Level Of Public Safety Services

 

The authority and direction for the three proposed guest opinions are from its 2013 scope of work and 2015 study design at http://www.hugoneighborhood.org/justicesystemexploratorycommittee.htm.

 

   I.  Justice System & Public Safety Services Issue Scope Of Work (2013)

   II. Justice System & Public Safety Services Study Design: 2015

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety:  What's The Problem?

March 8, 2016. by Jon Whalen.. A Search For Public Safety Answers.  The guest opinion was based on the following at http://www.hugoneighborhood.org/JSPSS_Outreach.htm.

 

   I.    Outreach 1.1. What's the Problem?

   II.   Outreach 3.2. Summary Highlights: Publicly Identified Problems/Issues

   III.  Outreach 4.1. Publicly Identified Range Of Alternative Solutions

   IV.  Outreach 4.2. Summary Highlights: Publicly Identified Range Of Alternative Solutions

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety: Reasons For Supporting Study Design

March ?? 2016. Author?. Reasons For Supporting Study Design (Guest Opinion). The guest opinion will be specifically based on the following at http://www.hugoneighborhood.org/JSPSS_Outreach.htm.

 

   I.   Outreach 1.2. Arguments For Supporting Study Design &

   II.  Outreach 1.3. Summary Highlights: Arguments For Supporting Study Design

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety:  House Bill 3453

March 4, 2016. Mike Walker.  House Bill 3453/MALPSS was submitted.  The guest opinion was based on the following at http://www.hugoneighborhood.org/JSPSS_Outreach.htm.   It was rejected by The Grants Pass Daily Courier on March 4, 2016 because, in its opinion, it was the same as the March 8, 2016 guest opinion, A Search For Public Safety Answers, by Jon Whalen.

 

   I.   Outreach 5.5. Summary Highlights: JO CO's MALPSS Research Project

   II.  Outreach 5.6. Executive Summary: JO CO's Minimally Adequate Level Of Public Safety Services (MALPSS).

 

2016 Guest Opinion On Public Safety Study Design Idea

Jan. 18, 2016. Jon Whalen & Mike Walker. Public Safety Study Design Idea (Guest Opinion). 

Rejected by The Grants Pass Daily Courier for being too turgid on January 21, 2016.

 

2015 Guest Opinions On Grants Pass, Oregon City Sales Tax

Sept. 13, 2015. Dan DeYoung. Should Grants Pass Implement A Sales Tax: Low Rate Would Fund Public Safety (Guest Opinion).

Sept. 13, 2015. Dave Thomason. Should Grants Pass Implement A Sales Tax: Tax Would Burden Businesses (Guest Opinion).

Nov. 3, 2015. Grants Pass City-wide Special Election Measure 17-67 2 Percent Sales Tax for City Public Safety and Criminal Justice Services.

 

2015 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy

May 1, 2015. Bill Hunker. How Should You Vote On Measure 17-66? No on Levy: Too Many Questions Linger about Made-up Crisis, Proposal (Guest Opinion).

May 1, 2015. Scott Draper. Yes on Levy: Citizen-driven Levy Creates Safety Funding with Oversight (Guest Opinion).

May 19, 2015. JO CO-wide Special Election Measure 17-66, For Patrol, Jail, Shelter of Abused Youth; Five Year Levy (i.e., $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value).

 

2014 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy

April 26, 2014. Jim Rafferty. CON: Proposal Would Cost More But Doesn’t Add Patrols, Reduce Crime (Guest Opinion).

April 28, 2014. Jay Meredith. Pro: Citizen-Driven Tax Initiative Would Restore Safety During Funding Crunch (Guest Opinion).

May 20, 2014. JO CO-wide Primary Election Measure 17-59, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Three Year Local Option Tax (i.e., $1.19 per $1,000 of assessed value).

 

2013 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy

May 3, 2013. Jim Rafferty. County Must Learn To Live Within Means (Guest Opinion).

May 3, 2013. Pat Fahey. Let’s Control Our Destiny And Vote Yes (Guest Opinion).

May 21, 2013. JO CO-wide Special Election Measure 17-49, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Three Year Local Option Tax (i.e., $1.48 per $1,000 of assessed value).

 

2012 Guest Opinions On Josephine County, Oregon Levy

April 27, 2012. Josephine County commissioners Simon Hare, Don Reedy and Harold Haugen. Passage of levy crucial for county.

April 28, 2012. Patricia Sitze. No justification for property tax levy.

May 15, 2012. JO CO-wide Primary Election Measure 17-43, Criminal Justice System Operations Four Year Local Option Tax (i.e., $1.99 per $1,000 of assessed value).

 

GUEST OPINIONS "RELATED" TO PRIMARY PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES (PSS) TAX MEASURES:  2012 - 2016

 

2015 Guest Opinions "Related" To Primary PSS Tax Measures: 2012 - 2016

August 25, 2015. Greg Walden. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Forestry bill deserving of support.

 

2014 Guest Opinions "Related" To Primary PSS Tax Measures: 2012 - 2016

Nov. 11, 2014. David Jones. GUEST OPINION, p 4A, TGPDC. Frivolous lawsuits hurt timber communities.

Sept. 14, 2014. John Chambers. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Making marijuana more accessible will hurt young people, increase the addition rate – Oregon Legalized Marijuana Initiative Measure 91.

Sept. 14, 2014. Anthony Johnson. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Measure is most responsible legaliation plan ever presented to Oregon voters – Oregon Legalized Marijuana Initiative Measure 91.

Sept. 2, 2014. Robert Hirning. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Wildfires an issue for national defense.

Mar. 25, 2014. Jonathan Spero. GUEST OPINION, p 4A, TGPDC. Health risks of GMO crops still unknown - The GMO Debate.

Mar. 25, 2014. Barry Bushue. GUEST OPINION, p 4A, TGPDC. Ban brings costly, unintended consequences - The GMO Debate.

Jan. 28, 2014. Brady Adams. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Libraries a big part of a vital community.

 

2013 Guest Opinions "Related" To Primary PSS Tax Measures: 2012 - 2016

Nov. 15, 2013. Simon Hare. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Restore balance to timber approach.

Oct. 30, 2013. Jack Shipley. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. O&C counties need to pay own share.

Oct. 24, 2013. Dan Fowler. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Levy opponents put out misinformation.

Oct. 16, 2013. Jim Boston. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Back GP’s top-notch police, firemen.

July 5, 2013. Amy Wels. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC: Levy’s failure uproots another family.

Jun. 5, 2013.  Jennifer Sherman Roberts. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. You determine future of library, JoCo.

May 10, 2013. Connie Roach. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Assessor Office is fiscally responsible.

 

2012 Guest Opinions "Related" To Primary PSS Tax Measures: 2012 - 2016

Apr. 11, 2012. Alan Brown Jr. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC.. Suggested charter not crazy or illegal.

 

REPORTER ARTICLES DIRECTLY "RELATED" TO GUEST OPINIONS

 

Reporter Articles No. 1.  1937 O&C Act

 

May 25, 2016. Kevin Widdison. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC, Page 4A. A lot of federal land, but little common ground.

May 18, 2016. Troy Brynelson of the Roseburg News-Review. Reporter Article, Page 6A. TGPDC. BLM’s latest forestry plan raises disputes all over state.

April 29, 2016. Daily Courier Editorial Board. Opinion, Daily Courier endorsement. Tell the Feds To Leave Us Alone.

Apr. 15, 2016. Kevin Widdison. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC. Time to test timber plan in court.

Mar, 22, 2016. Albany Democrate-Herald. Opinion. TGPDC. Forest land lawsuit will take years to play out.

Feb. 17, 2016. Kevin Widdison. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC. Two track effort to boost timber harvests makes sense.

Feb. 11, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. County commissioners join O&C lawsuit.

Feb. 10, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Reporter Article, Page 6A. TGPDC. Commissioners expected to endorse lawsuit.

Feb. 7, 2016. Carisa Cegavske. Reporter Article, Page 7A. Roseburg News-Review; TGPDC. Counties lining up to sue state over timber cutting.

Jan. 28, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Local residents say occupier’s death was tragic.

Jan. 26, 2016. (Corvallis) Gazette-Times. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC. County vs. state timber lawsuit shows frustration.

Jan. 21, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Walden: Don’t count on county payments.

Jan. 20, 2016. Kevin Widdison. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC. Finding balance in the forests remains elusive.

Jan. 16, 2016. Kevin Widdison. Editor's Opinion. TGPDC. The search for balance on public land.

Jan. 17, 2016. Jeff Duewel. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. BLM disagrees with O&C's timber harvest goals.

Jan. 15, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Hare may ask voters to join lawsuit against feds.

Jan. 14, 2016. AP & TGPCD. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Linn County plans to sue state over forest land management.

Jan. 13, 2016. Jeff Duewel. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. O&C counties threaten to sue BLM over timber plan.

Jan. 7, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Reporter Article, p. 3A. TGPDC. State of the County Address, Some improvements, but trouble ahead

Nov. 15, 2013. Simon Hare. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Restore balance to timber approach .

August 25, 2015. Greg Walden. GUEST OPINION, TGPDC. Forestry bill deserving of support.

 

Reporter Articles No. 2.  Minimally Acceptable Levels of Public Safety Services (2013 House Bill 3453)

 

May 26, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Budget Committee member bashes budgeting process.

March 31, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Emergency aid from the state? Forget about it

March 31, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Public safety officials paint bleak picture

March 29, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Lawmakers to discuss public safety concerns at meeting

Mar. 17, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Officials say county is facing public safety fiscal emergency.

Mar. 15, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. Public Safety Council meets Wednesday to consider lowest acceptable law enforcement services for county.

March 11, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Hare doesn't think new taxes, fees needed to match state aid

March 10, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Critics, supporters weigh in on public safety bailout issue.

March 9, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Walker drops out of race: Announcement reduces county commissioner races to 18 hopeful.

March 6, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Is crime up in Josephine County?

Mar. 3, 2016. Shaun Hall. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Walker defends public safety proposal as meeting heats up.

Feb. 25, 2016. Jeff Duewel. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. State bailout question get tabled.

Jan. 15, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Walker's 'a la carte' tax levy idea strikes out.

Jan. 14, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Front Page Reporter Article. TGPDC. Board will not turn over public safety operations to the state without a vote.

Jan. 12, 2016. Mike Walker. Presentation at Public Meeting. JO CO's Minimally Adequate Levels of Public Safety Services (MALPSS) Research Project.

Jan. 7, 2016. Eder Campuzano. Reporter Article, p. 3A. TGPDC. State of the County Address, Some improvements, but trouble ahead.

Dec. 15, 2015. Mike Walker & Jon Whalen. Summary Highlights:  Minimally Adequate Levels of Public Safety Services (MALPSS) Research Project (Public Outreach 5.5).

Dec. 15, 2015. Mike Walker & Jon Whalen. Executive Summary Of Appendix B4. Minimally Adequate Levels of Public Safety Services (MALPSS) Standards (Public Outreach 5.6).

Mar. 4, 2016. Mike Walker. House Bill 3453 (SUBMITTED GUEST OPINION).

Jan. 18, 2016. Jon Whalen & Mike Walker. Public Safety Study Design Idea (SUBMITTED GUEST OPINION).

November 6, 2013. Jeff Barnard. The Associated Press. Curry County considers options after voters reject public safety tax.
November 5, 2013. Jane Stebbins. Curry Coastal Pilot. Curry County voters reject public safety tax.
July 9, 2013. Jane Stebbins. Curry Coastal Pilot. State OKs County Rescue Bill.
July 7, 2012. Stacy D. Stumbo. TGPDC. Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson has had enough of friction with Grants Pass police officials.
March 2006. Gilbertson, Gil, Josephine County Sheriff Candidate. JoCo Jail "Cap" Figures That Don’t Add Up. (see web page - "Studies & Information).

 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.  LETTERS   DIRECTLY "RELATED" TO GUEST OPINIONS

2016 Letters To The Editor On Public Safety:   Minimally Adequate Level Of Public Safety Services

 

April 29, 2016. Jim Dittmer. County rescue bill fails to hit mark for many

March 6, 2016. Sandi Cassanelli. Commissioners want to relinquish local control

February 3, 2016. Mike Walker. Look Closely At Levels Of Public Safety Services

In support of guest opinion on MALPSS:  Jan. 18, 2016. Jon Whalen & Mike Walker. Public Safety Study Design Idea (Guest Opinion)

 

WHAT'S THE DEAL?  ARTICLES DIRECTLY "RELATED" TO GUEST OPINIONS

 

2016 What's the Deal? Submission On Public Safety:   Minimally Adequate Level Of Public Safety Services

January 28, 2016. Mike Walker & Jon Whalen. Minimally Adequate Level Of Public Safety Services (What's the deal?)

In support of guest opinion on MALPSS:  Jan. 18, 2016. Jon Whalen & Mike Walker. Public Safety Study Design Idea (Guest Opinion).

Not published by TGPDS as of March 5, 2016 without an explanation..