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Commissioners approve letter supporting Waldo Mining District monument
Summary
Josephine County commissioners voted 3-0 to send a letter of support for a proposed historical monument by the Waldo Mining District; the group will pay any costs, the board said.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on a Wednesday in March 2025 to approve a letter of support for a proposed historical monument by the Waldo Mining District.
The request, included in the board packet and presented without a representative in the meeting, seeks county support for a monument recognizing the county's mining history. Commissioners and several public commenters said the monument would mark local heritage and clarified there is no cost to the county: organizers will cover construction expenses.
Commissioner Barnett recalled miner Tom Kitchen, who had advocated for the monument at a prior meeting. Public commenters including Pete McBrearty and John West spoke in favor of the proposal and urged the board to support recognition of the county's mining roots.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve a letter of support; Commissioner Barnett seconded. The board voted yes — Commissioner Smith: yes; Commissioner Barnett: yes; Commissioner Black: yes — and the motion carried 3 to 0.
The action was limited to a letter of support; no county funding, land commitment or permitting action was adopted as part of the vote. The board recorded that the Waldo Mining District would cover all costs associated with building the monument.
