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Public comments at Josephine County meeting reflect recall drive, accusations and concerns about intimidation
Summary
Multiple residents used the Sept. 4 Josephine County meeting to press for or oppose a recall of commissioners, accuse officials of intimidation, and urge transparency. Commissioners responded with calls for civility and said constitutional and charter issues raised would require legal review.
Public comment at the Josephine County Board of Commissioners' Sept. 4 meeting was dominated by claims and counterclaims about a recall effort, allegations of harassment and calls for transparency from speakers on both sides of the political debate.
Residents repeatedly urged action or restraint. Victor (last name not specified) told the board the commissioners had "the unmitigated gall" to single out opponents and said a recall would be "overwhelmingly approved by the voters." Paulette Toronto, who said she was present with recall petitions, told the board, "I have recall petitions here if anybody wants to sign." Several residents, including Rebecca Anderson and others, criticized commissioners' conduct during recent public…
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