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.

Laurie Jeandin – 30 Years of Service Award

Working with someone for 30 years tends to make them feel like your own family, and that’s exactly how Laurie Jeandin’s coworkers feel!

Shirley Smith – 30 Years of Service Award

Thanks to Shirley Smith’s hard work for the past 30 years, the Roads & Parks department has continued running like a well-oiled machine.

Tanalyn Pfeil – 30 Years of Service Award

Tanalyn Pfeil has worked her way up through the ranks at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office during the last 30 years, and they don’t know where they’d be without her.

Dianne Hamilton - 25 Years of Service Award

Even after justice is served, it isn’t the end of the story for the victims. That’s where Diana Hamilton comes in.

October Employee of the Month – Donald Moore

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People notice when someone truly takes ownership of their job, and that’s certainly true of Donald Moore.

Tim Fankhauser - September Employee of the Month

County Close-Up

Since 2007, Tim Fankhauser has worked hard behind the scenes to make sure that the official Jackson County buildings are kept running at peak performance.

30 Years of Service Award: Doug Evans

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Most people don’t get to see how different life would be without our road maintenance workers! Doug Evans has worked hard to keep our roads safe since 1990.

25 Years of Service Award: Allan Smith

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Tom Cruise may have PLAYED a fighter pilot and lawyer, but Allan Smith has actually WORKED as both!

August Employee of the Month: Deputy Preston Friend

Since he was hired at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, Deputy Preston Friend has proven over and over again that he cares deeply about our community.

Dennis Hensley, District Attorney's Office: July...

Watching out for the financial and emotional well-being of children and families in our valley is the responsibility of the Jackson County District Attorney's Family Support Office.