we love
al.
Vote Al Densmore for Jackson County Commissioner.
I believe that the job of a county commissioner is first and foremost that of problem-solver.
In my 33 years of elected public service, 27 were in non-partisan offices, where I was called upon to work on issues that impacted everyone in the city of Medford and the Southern Oregon Education Service District.
County commissioners represent the entire county and should be elected on a non-partisan basis as they are in three-fourths of Oregon’s counties. I believe Jackson County government should represent a collaboration between the larger cities, small towns, urban centers and rural neighborhoods within it. As your county commissioner, I will provide a balanced voice and seek sensible, non-partisan solutions.
I will serve ALL of Jackson County. I want to challenge everyone to find areas of compromise so that we can address the biggest issues in our area.
However, solutions will only come if we can find common ground. “Compromise” cannot be a dirty word. We need people willing to step up, listen, bridge our differences and offer realistic solutions.
I believe I am that person. As an Independent candidate I ask for your vote and support.
Donations can also be mailed to:
We Love Al
2870 Nansen Dr.
Medford, OR 97504
AL'S PRIORITIES
FOR JACKSON COUNTY
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Emergency and fire-resiliency preparedness
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Public Health including crisis mental health services
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Public Safety including more enforcement targeting illegal marijuana grows and a resolution to the critical lack of jail space in Jackson County
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Resource Management including water conservation and irrigation system losses (WISE Project)
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Updating and supporting the vision of the Bear Creek Greenway to coincide with its 50th anniversary
AL IN ACTION
50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Born and raised in Portland
Portland State University, BS political science,1968.
Southern Oregon University, Masters in Secondary Education, 1974.
High School Social Studies Teacher, 1968-1978; Medford Senior High School.
1971-1977
OREGON HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Assistant Majority Leader, 1973
Speaker Pro Tempore; 1975.
Principal House advocate for the U.S. Constitutional Amendment lowering the voting age to 18, a leading
Advocate for Oregon’s landmark Bottle Bill
Co-sponsor of Oregon’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Bill
Chaired committees on Elections, Energy, Local Government and Transportation culminating in the Governor’s Emergency Energy Powers, the Landlord-Tenant Relations Act, Open Meetings Law, Conflict of Interest Law.
$200 Million in Revenue Bonds for Affordable Housing, The Bear Creek Greenway, The Local Government Investment Pool and initial planning funds for RVTD.
1969-1995
U.S. ARMY RESERVE
& OREGON ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD
I commanded a training company in Klamath Falls in the Army Reserve and was a Personnel and Logistics Officer in the 1st Bn 186th Infantry here in Southern Oregon. I retired as a Major after commanding the 115th Public Affairs Detachment in Salem.
1971-1972
OREGON LAW
ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL
Appointed by Gov. Tom McCall
1977-1983
MAYOR OF MEDFORD
Succeeded in advancing accessibility issues for disabled citizens, city-county cooperation, park and recreation facilities, downtown revitalization and neighborhood outreach.
1978-1982
GOVERNOR'S OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
& OREGON 2000 COMMISSIONS
1978-2011
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
President of Rogue Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
1992-2007
SOUTHERN OREGON EDUCATION SERVICE
DISTRICT BOARD
2007-2021
MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL
& COUNCIL COMMISSIONS
2015
JWA PUBLIC AFFAIRS
VP OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I am most proud of our work on fund-raising and volunteer recruitment for the Olsrud Family Playground Project at Bear Creek Park.
Sally and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Between us, we have four adult children and five grandchildren.
We have known Al for well over 30 years. Al has always left everything he started better than he found it. We are proud to support Al for Jackson County Commissioner!
- Jim & Judy Wright
I've known Al for several decades. He has broad based experience in state and local government (State Representative, Medford Mayor and councilman and Greenway Foundation). He knows our region's needs and does his homework. He is running as an Independent and I'm happy to support his candidacy.
- Eric Dittmer, Retired SOU Professor
"Al will get my vote and my gratitude for his willingness to step into the ring again to help our community,"
- Paul Schroeder
When it comes to honesty and integrity, you couldn't ask for a finer guy than Al Densmore. He is at the top of the charts.
- Craig Prewitt, former school board member Phoenix-Talent School District
HOW CAN YOU HELP
THE CAMPAIGN?
I’m running for Jackson County Commissioner because I desire to serve the people here. You are the heart of my campaign and your support means everything.
If you’d like to support the campaign, here’s a few simple ways to help!
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"Host" a lawn sign (complete the contact form below with your address)
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Stuff & stamp campaign mailers
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Help put signs together
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Deliver lawn signs
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Make phone calls & encourage people to vote
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Host a coffee meeting
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Use my name for an endorsement
Other ideas? Email my campaign team and let’s get creative!
Endorsements
Dennis & Pam Murphy
Gary Wheeler, Former Mayor of Medford
Daniel Bunn, Former Medford Council member
Greg & Jayne Applen
Sue Naumes
Tam Moore & Barbara, Former County Commissioner
Bill Thorndike
Bob Strosser, Former County Commissioner
Bruce & Chrystine Van Zee
Sue Kupillas, Former County Commissioner
Lyn Hennion & Alex Bellen
Dave Gilmour, Former County Commissioner
Sam Whitford & Kurt Bernhardt
Lynne & Eric Dittmer
Mike & Jan Murphy
Wyn Lewis, Former Eagle Point City Councilor
Jim and Judy Wright
Karen Smith
Lindsay Berryman, former Mayor of Medford
Carol Doty
Jim & Joyce Ellis
Bud & Mary Jo Bergstrom
Chuck Root
Pat McDonald
Bob Cowling
Marthanne & Dennis Dedrick
Mike & Corina Jacobson
Linda Sindt, Medford
Robin & Joel Turgesen
Ron Worland, M.D.
Pam Lucas
Grace M. Abbott
Maureen & Curt Swift
Mark & Cici Brown
Ginny Auer
John & Mary Bjorkholm
Gretchen & Robert Hamilton
Mary & Charlie Sinclair
Dan Wagner
Regina Ayars
Ron & Claudia Little
Cynthia Bollens
Kristi Denman
Ron & Linda Adams
John & Cindy Hanson
Paul Schroeder
Robert & Marilyn Kaufman
Barbara & Bob Haddon
Bill Ihle
Maggie Groves
Lisa James
Sheila Kimball
Dixie Hackstedde
Gordon Dickerson
Dean & Barbara Raniele
Linda and Mike Hale
Kathy Gordon
Cathy de Wolfe
Larry Cogdell
Sean Warren
Jim & Carla Hutchins
Joy Olson
Jerry & Zella Swartsley
Bill Little
Eric & Laura Hodnett
Bill Mansfield
David & Lisa Welt
Tim & Tami George
Dan & Joan Thorndike
Ralph & Cathy Burrelle
Greg Jones, former Medford City Councilman
Sally Jo Baggs
Roger Hassenpflug
Jim Beaver
Kevin Talbot, former State Senator
Alex & Melinda Pawlowski
Larry & Regina Boeck
Dan & Joan Thorndike
Ralph & Cathy Burrelle
Greg Jones, former Medford City Councilman
Sally Jo Baggs
Roger Hassenpflug
Jim Beaver
Kevin Talbot, former State Senator
Alex & Melinda Pawlowski
Larry & Regina Boeck
Sue Slack, former Jackson County Administrator
Buzz Thieleman
Doug & Kellie Hill
Dan & Meridel Hedges
Dick Gordon, former Medford Councilman and School Board Member
Chris Borovansky, former Expo Director
Raymond Kistler, (of KSW Architects)
Char Hersh
Olive & Gary Streit
CONTACT AL TODAY
To help Jackson County reach its full potential, I need your vote, ideas and support. Contact me if you’d like to donate or help my campaign. Together, let’s create a more resilient, vibrant Jackson County.
