Jackson County, Oregon, USA

JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

March 21, 2023

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County Close-Up

Thank you for visiting the Jackson County Close-Up page. You will find a series of video stories that show what is happening around the County.

You will discover what the different departments do and what drives them to work so hard for the citizens of Jackson County. You will find better understanding of why they are so committed to a safe and healthy place to live.

You will meet the people that work for you and what is on their minds. You will find out how citizen involvement shapes the direction of the county and about rules of governance.

We will discuss hot topics, things you may not know, and we may even surprise you. Enjoy your time as you look "Close-Up" with your Jackson County Government.

Children's Advocacy Center

Children's Advocacy Center Executive Director Tammi Pitzen gave an overview of how the Center helps children who are victims of abuse or have witnessed
violent crimes.

Jackson County 2022-23 Budget Summary Presentation

Recently, County Administrator Danny Jordan presented a summary of the planned 2022-23 Jackson County budget in a public hearing.

Overdose Surveillance and Alerting System

Public Health Promotions Manger Tanya Philips gave a presentation on Heroin and Fentanyl trends in Jackson County over the last few years.

The ARC Medical Detox Program

Substance detox is a difficult thing to do, especially on your own, and that's why the ARC's detox program always has a list of people who want help going through the process.

30 Years of Service Award: Penny Rogers

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30 years at Jackson County, multiple employee of the month awards, and a series of promotions: Penny Rogers has quite the track record working for the county!

25 Years of Service Award: Rebecca Durango

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For the last 25 years, Rebecca Durango has helped children and families as a child support case manager at the DA's office.

March Community Service Award: Lynn McBee

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Since 2014, Lynn McBee has shown her unwavering love for animals through her countless hours of volunteer work at the Southern Oregon Humane Society.

Jackson Care Connect Quarterly Update on...

County Close-up - FEB LADPC Meeting

Fortunately, opioid medication prescribing has slowly declined in Jackson County over the last few years.

March Employee of the Month: Susan Riehlman

Susan Riehlman wears multiple hats in the Roads & Parks department, and her hard work has earned her the March Employee of the Month award.

Current Trends in the Medford Police Department and...

Here is the summary of trends related to crime and incarceration seen by the Medford Police Department and the Sheriff's Office as a result of major events over the last few years.