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we love 
al.

Vote Al Densmore for Jackson County Commissioner.

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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

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AL'S PRIORITIES

FOR JACKSON COUNTY
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  • Emergency and fire-resiliency preparedness

  • Public Health including crisis mental health services

  • Public Safety including more enforcement targeting illegal marijuana grows and a resolution to the critical lack of jail space in Jackson County

  • Resource Management including water conservation and irrigation system losses (WISE Project)

  • Updating and supporting the vision of the Bear Creek Greenway to coincide with its 50th anniversary

PROFESSIONAL 
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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.

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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.

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Sally and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary.  Between us, we have four adult children and five grandchildren.
EXPERIENCEO
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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

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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!

 

  • "Host" a lawn sign (complete the contact form below with your address)

  • Stuff & stamp campaign mailers

  • Help put signs together

  • Deliver lawn signs

  • Make phone calls & encourage people to vote

  • Host a coffee meeting

  • Use my name for an endorsement

 

Other ideas? Email my campaign team and let’s get creative!

HOW TO HELP
CONTACT
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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.

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